Industrial trainee in Synthetic Organic Chemistry Review

by Pfizer

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed the placement. Gained valuable experience in the lab exploring a variety of chemical transformations. Only downside was that I felt very tempory as a staff member and did't always feel fully involved in the team.

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

    • Only had minimal interaction with colleagues which were not my supervisor.

    2/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Felt very supported during the start of my placement. Definitely eased the transition into the lab and helped me learn relevent techniques and gain confidence before I became an independent worker.

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

    • Varies alot throughout the year. Some weeks I had little to do, others I had lots and lots to do.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsible for my project only.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Definitely has improved my labratory skills greatly. I have subsequently recieved a First class Masters degree in Chemistry and accepted a Job in Medicinal chemistry which I doubt I would have been able to do without Pfizer. The experience has been invaluable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Quite quiet. Minimal interaction and very focussed environment.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised. Pfizer have lots of experience with placements and listen and adapt their schemes each year trying to continuously improve it.

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

    • I learnt a lot in the first few months, but after that I had less and less time invested in my personal development. It became very busy with university work and focussed on particular reactions that it became difficult to branch out and learn new chemistry.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very little job opportunities for graduates. Department appears to be budgeting rather than expanding.

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very very good social life between interns from each department. Frequently spent evenings and weekends together socialising and exploring the area.

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

    • Fairly average. Definitely can afford it though with the salary.

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

    • Multiple places to go at the weekends to go out. A bit quieter than city nightlife but its quite nice to go out with all the interns. I would definitely recommend, but might not be for everyone. Canterbury is nearby with a bigger scene but can be expensive to travel back.

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

    • Only if you went out and explored yourself. Nothing work related.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Pharmaceutical

South East

June 2017

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