Medicinal Chemistry Intern Review
by Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.8
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- 7. Would you recommend Vertex Pharmaceuticals to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Overview
Working in the chemistry lab on an existing project at the company. I have also had the opportunity to complete various shadowing experiences in other departments (e.g. biology). I have also been able to attend lots of seminars on various areas of science.
Skills
I have further developed lab skills gained at university and have learnt many new skills.
Responsibilities
Yes, I have been able to work on my own specific project as part of an existing project here.
Support & Guidance
Lots of support and guidance. I always felt encouraged and supported and never felt afraid to ask for help when I needed it.
Culture
Very friendly and inclusive. People are always willing to lend a hand and in fact go out of their way to do so. There is definitely a big culture of wanting to learn and continue to develop competencies all throughout people's careers which is really inspiring.
Your Impressions
I had a very positive experience. The work was hard but fulfilling and I gained lots of new skills and learnt so much about the industry. There are lots of social events and opportunities to get to know your colleagues better which really helped to foster a relaxed working environment.
Yes
Come ready to learn at least ten very interesting new things every day and work on a real project. Don't be afraid to reach out for help when you need it, people are more than willing to support you.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Research
South East
August 2024
