Clinical Research Scientist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I have found my placement year incredibly valuable, although I know that this is not a job that I would like to pursue in future

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

    • I felt very valued by my supervisor and colleagues that I worked with on a day-to-day basis

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

    • I have been given constant support and guidance from my supervisor this year and have always felt comfortable asking questions

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

    • The nature of the job has meant that workload has varied throughout the year. However, for the majority of the time, I have had exactly the right amount.

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

    • I have been given a great deal of responsibility this year and have definitely learnt a lot from the experience

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

    • The placement has improved my confidence, communication skills and ability to keep calm when issues arise - skills which I believe will prove invaluable during my final year and beyond

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly but fairly quiet

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement was very well organised

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

    • We were given a lot of support and training in order to carry out our roles to a high standard.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Future employment prospects are possible but a placement does not mean that you are likely to be offered a job

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good social scene amongst fellow placement students but there were not very many of us compared to other GSK sites

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

    • Cost of living is fairly expensive as the area has transport links to London. Socialising in London is great fun but in general very expensive.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is no nightlife in the local area, so you would have to venture further afield. However, we have enjoyed many nights out in Central London, and the trains usually run until the early hours.

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

    • There were very few opportunities that I am aware of.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations, Science

London

June 2012

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