Research Scientist Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement - I was given responsibility and support when I needed it. It was really prepared me for final year of university and beyond.

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

    • I was instantly part of the team and was entrusted with things very quickly.

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

    • I was receieved constant support and I knew that all of my team were there to help me, not just my supervisor.

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

    • Some days were less busy than others, but that depended on the experiments and that is science.

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

    • I was given my own project, and it was up to me to coordinate between the different groups and bring all the work together. As well present my results bi-weekly to the team.

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

    • This has been an invaluable experience - I can now literature search better, am more efficient and the laboratory and generally more confident in the workplace.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good - although there were a lot of job cuts coming in the office due to the move to Cambridge but no one let that impact my placement.

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

    • Extremely well organised - at no point did I not know what I was doing or who I was to speak to

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

    • They spent a lot of time teaching me new skills in the laboratory, as well as presenting skills.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I will definitely be applying for the graduate scheme at AZ

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely - and this was actively encouraged by the company

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

    • It wasn't too expensive - though I lived at home and so saved money that way.

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

    • Not very good! But there was a big group of us so was always fun!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I joined the gym and attended regularly.

    3/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

October 2014

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