QA Microbiologist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • My industrial placement has allowed my to use my science and data based knowledge and apply it in an industrial environment.

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

    • Working with experienced industry professionals was great and i felt as if the work i did was valued.

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

    • Throughout i felt confident that i was always supported and any issues i had could be resolved through my supervisor.

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

    • Workload builds up throughout the year as i gained experience, by the end i felt as if my work balance was just right.

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

    • A good level of responsibility where i had to work hard but not over pressured.

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

    • Working in Manufacturing showed me how science and data skills can be applied in a real world situation. I will take back what i learned this year and use it at uni and for the rest of my life

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive and hard working. I felt welcomed and supported throughout the year.

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

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of formal training where technical and personnel skills are developed.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This year has been incredible valuable and there are many career opportunities with GSK and the rest of the Pharma industry.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Some, but groups tended to stick together and wasn't a huge amount of interaction.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home, but thinks its relatively prices compared to other areas.

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

    • Not Great. Few Bars but there isn't much around the town.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes Worthing has lots of sports clubs and activities to do.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

June 2020

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