Analytical Science Industrial Placement Student Review
by AstraZeneca
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.3
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 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 AstraZeneca
- 7. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca
Overview
I worked on a drug project for the year helping to develop and validate analytical methods. Then for ten weeks I did a dedicated research project for university which again was in method development. I have also undergone work outside of chemistry such as being a wellbeing representative for my team and helping at interview days. Overall I spend about 3-4 days a week in the lab and the rest at my desk.
Skills
I've learned a lot of new technical skills in analytical chemistry. I have also developed softer skills such as public speaking and scientific writing.
Responsibilities
I was given lots of responsibility on projects that directly impacted the business which was really amazing to be given, I was treated as a full time employer throughout rather than as a student.
Support & Guidance
I received lots of support both within and outside of my team which helped me develop both my technical and soft skills.
Culture
Everyone was very kind and welcoming, it feels a bit like a university campus as there is so much going on at the site (plus it's a very large site). My office has a nice atmosphere where I feel comfortable to talk and look forward to going into work each day
Your Impressions
I absolutely loved my placement, it was my favourite year of my degree and I would highly recommend it to anyone
Yes
I'd highly recommend AstraZeneca as it's a lovely company and has provided me with brilliant opportunities
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Chemistry
North West
June 2023
