Assay Biologist Review

by GSK

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I learnt alot of new skills and everyone in the company made me feel extremely welcome and part of the group.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • The placement was very professional and everyone valued each other's work.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My supervisor was fantastic and taught me all my basic skills. She was a practical teacher who led by example.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I had enough to do without being exhausted. Some days were busier than others.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility. I was in charge of several assays.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I learnt alot of laboratory skills which were a huge help during my final year dissertation project at university.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • 3/5

  • 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?
  • 3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Highly likely, We have been advised to re-apply upon graduation.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There were several groups and activities amongst the students and everyone was very friendly.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It was quite expensive as the area we lived in was close to London and priced everything accordingly.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife was limited but present. There was one nightclub in the whole town!

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were several extracurricular work opportunities such as sports games and socialising.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

October 2012


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