Synthesis Chemist Review

Item: Synthesis Chemist at Lubrizol
Rating: 4.2
Author: Anonymous

at Lubrizol

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemistry, Research, Science

Manchester

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.2 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

4.5/5 - Company Culture

4/5 - Overall Experience

4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

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

Usually at least one experiment is running throughout the day(s). Various lab duties to do. Admin and paperwork on the side. Meetings and presentations to prepare/attend to.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

You're expected to research an area of the chemistry through various experiments and analysis techniques. The company is fairly transparent and any resources you need to help you are there.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

I've developed my presentation, research, confidence, communication and scientific understanding. Particularly in synthesis and polymer chemistry.
Also opportunities in volunteering groups, giving you chances to do stuff that may not be as scientific.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

4/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

4/5

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?

Support is quite good with regular meetings and 1:1s. Any help you need from your supervisor or manager is very accessible.

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?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Company culture is quite good. Team is brilliant and gets along with each other. You'll feel welcome here.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

4/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

4/5

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?

Placement was very good overall and I enjoyed my time at Lubrizol. It took me a few weeks to settle in but after that, I made brilliant progress on my career and skills.