MALDI MS Imaging analyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I wouldn't change anything! My colleagues were fantastic to work with, the work was really interesting and I was given plenty of responsibility. Pay was good too!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was always asked for my opinion and included in all of the relevent meetings.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The whole department were very supportive.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Sometimes too busy and then sometimes not busy enough! However on the non-busy days I was given the opportunity to visit other sections of the department to get an idea of what they did.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Everything that was done in the department, I was given the opportunity to try.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not only do you develop your chemistry skills but you also get life skills and an understanding of what it is like to work in a big company.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Busy but always made time for tea and chocolate breaks! Very friendly, always felt that I could ask questions.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was given the wrong start date by the recruitment agency so ended up starting a week late. There has also been some problems with payment. Both of these wern't GSK's fault though.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was sent to 2 conferences throughout the year and was also given the opportunity to take a series of lectures on drug development. I was also given formal manufacturers training on the new mass spec instrument in the department.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • With the job market being as poor as it is, no big pharma companies are offering jobs however if he job market gets better I think that the job opportunities would be much better.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I lived at home so didnt really socialise much with the other students. I have heard that the socail side of things is really good if you live in the town with other students.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Rent and drink in the south east is high so it was to be expected. However the town that the site is based in is quite cheap.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Sorry, I dont really know!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The students organised a 5 aside football team and there were netball tournaments at lunch times however if your not sporty there isnt much on offer.

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical

South East

June 2012

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