Bioanalyst Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Really varied and interesting. I analysed a range of samples during my time on placement from both in vivo and in vitro studies using LC-MS/MS. I was also involved in preparing paperwork for the studies and writing up results.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Quite valued, I felt like my colleagues appreciated that I made an effort to meet deadlines.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Really good training at the beginning of the year and my supervisor was always on hand if I had any questions about work or if I needed advice. Felt like management were very approachable.

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

    • I had plenty to keep busy but didn't feel overloaded. Generally, I'd spend most of the day in the lab and spend a few hours writing up.

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

    • I felt I was given quite a high level of responsibility and felt like my results really made a difference to programmes within the company. Sometimes I felt slightly under pressure due to the level of responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Definitely developed skills I can make use of in the lab, back at uni and hopefully in a future job. Very rewarding experience and confirmed that I enjoy the practical side of the work I've been studying at uni.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everybody was really friendly and we had a few laughs, especially on a Friday afternoon. Plenty of excuses for coffee and cake breaks.

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

    • Very well, the company had taken on students for a number of years and there was excellent training in place and even a few chances to attend lectures set up for the students at my site to learn more about the area we were working in.

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

    • I felt like I got all the training I needed to complete my job.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Some people left my department during my placement year and it does not seem like a very dependable job due to reshuffling of roles. However, I believe the company is aiming to recruit a greater number of graduates in the future and they do offer a graduate programme.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were over 100 placement students at my site so very good social scene.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average.

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

    • Not great (only one pretty awful nightclub) but it was only half an hour from London on the train so couldn't complain!

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

    • There were a few events organized.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Science

South East

June 2012

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