Biological Science - Biochemical Assay Developer Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Really good place to work! Thoroughly enjoyed my work here, to the extent it almost didn't feel like a 'job'.

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

    • Work I contributed to programs was always very appreciated and everyone went out of their way to help/make feel welcome.

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

    • Anyone asked would do their best to help. Supervisor checked regularly I was getting enough support. Regular meetings or as and when requested. Couldn't have asked for better.

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

    • Generally busy but some days quieter than others based on work load. To be expected.

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

    • Running critical assays and allowed to use very expensive equipment on own. Required to present data to large groups. Also responsible for supervising and creating work plans for placement/work ex students for several weeks on numerous occasions.

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

    • Lab experience and public speaking skills gained have been invaluable!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet when needed, but fun also.

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

    • Never any issues with organisation. Everything has run smoothly, probably because GSK well experienced with work placements.

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

    • Multiple opportunities to attend various training courses.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Probably want to go do a PhD.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • GSK Stevenage takes many students, so plenty of events were organised. Even events across all GSK sites.

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

    • I'm from the North. More expensive down south but not ridiculous.

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

    • Stevenage has very few 'clubs'. Some nice bars and restaurants.

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

    • If you looked for them.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2013

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