biology laboratory apprentice Review

by GSK

Rating

6.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Daily role consisted of laboratory work consisting of cell assay work and lentiviral production and purification. in addition had a 50/50 split with office work comprising of statistical data analysis and experiment planning

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

New skills: biology based: cell work, physical and infectious lentiviral analytical assays, production and purification of lentivirus including chromatography, dia/ultra-filtrations. personal skills: patience, importance of planning.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed my programme as it gave me an amazing insight into the industry while gaining a degree qualification, it gave me the head start with 5 years of industry experience before getting a career. the insight into several different departments broadened my understanding and knowledge of what it means to work in this industry. working for a large company like GSK also gave me valuable experience with ways of working, email/office etiquettes, working with people from different backgrounds.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Structured well

5/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

A reasonable about of support from employer when needed, it is up to managers discretion.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

the support from training provider could be better. communication lacks

4/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It provides necessary biology background knowledge which allows me to understand and broaden my skills at work

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes we have an apprenticeship organisation which keep us in contact with eachother organise socials and networking events

6/10

9a. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great experiences, opportunities and great support from large teams

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?

Be yourself, they like to see passion and love for the subject, its not about your grades or what information you know. ITs your life and work values and wether that fits into GSK ways of working. Be yourself stand out.