Applied and Strategic Research Student Review
at Lubrizol
Placement (10 Months+)
Chemistry, Research
Hazelwood
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I was part of a project in engine oils. I carried out lab work on a few specialist instruments to improve fundamental understanding. I presented my findings to the project group monthly. I spent about half my time in the lab, and the other half analysing data, making presentations, and in meetings.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of ownership over the project I was working on and responsibility for the instruments I used. This was given slowly over the year with plenty of support initially.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt how to use a few specialist instruments. I have improved my skills working safely in a lab. I have improved my presentation and scientific communication skills. I have improved my scientific writing. I have learnt how to conduct myself in a working environment.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A lot of support from my supervisor and others in the department. It was very easy to ask anyone for help. My supervisor was extremely supportive of all of my work, and was particularly helpful with work I had to submit to university.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was great - everyone was very friendly and welcoming when I started and we’re always happy to help out. There were also great opportunities to socialise and do fun activities together in and outside of work.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed the placement despite it being a very stressful year as I was doing uni work alongside working.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Lubrizol
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lubrizol to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Lubrizol
Research the different departments and how they differ as the different chemistry research areas are very different. I was very happy with my department as I wanted to focus on physical chemistry. Also be yourself in the interview process as there is a big focus on employing people that will fit the culture.
Student Placement - Analytical and Physical Science Department
at Lubrizol
- Placement (10 Months+)
- Derby
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4.8
