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Pharmaceutical Chemistry Intern Review

by Mondelez

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic insight into the industry of pharmaceutical analysis. Given complete responsibilities equal to other employees. Gives fantastic experimental and communication skills.

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

    • Treated like a member of a team rather than just a spare part, you get complete training and then once this is complete you are integrated with other employees and your responsibilities and job expectations are similar.

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

    • Fantastic training programme and continued support from my manager in the form of 1:1 meetings every month, as well as an open and honest mentality.

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

    • Very busy on a daily basis, a working day was never dull. Most of the time is spent in the lab carrying out analysis with a small amount spent attending to quality actions and communicating to clients.

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

    • After completing training and showing competency you are given full responsibility and trust akin to any other employee. You are also given particular equipment which you are responsible for the maintainance of.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The experimental and analytical skill will enable me to work efficiently and correctly in any laboratory I work in.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere in the office and laboratory was generally good, there is a good balance of work/ social events. After work events for birthdays and nights out are common

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was very well organised by the placement coordinator. Introductory presentations and tours are organised to help get to grips with the place you are working and everything ran smoothly throughout my placement.

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

    • I was given training in some additional experimental techniques which I showed an interest in for example HPLC. The company are keen to invest in personal development when an interest is expressed.

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

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The prospect of working in this organisation in the future is very appealing as personal development is something which is heavily focused upon.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement 西瓜视频s/colleagues?

    • A lot of the placement 西瓜视频s live together in shared accomodation so it creates a good atmosphere socially as wellas experiencing working life together.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Monthly rent is approximately 拢400-450 a month and socialising isnt to expensive with the salary that is offered by the company.

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

    • The nightlife in Reading is good, there are a few good clubs and plenty of pubs and bars. Social events are often organised by the company social committee. This makes for a good balance between work and social life.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Volunteering is encouraged by the company and it is expected you should complete at least 1 day of paid volunteering in your placement year. The oppertunities for this are vast. There is a community committee that organises many volunteering events. This includes anything from building maintainance/ gardening to helping with animals.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

April 2016

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