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Process Analytical Technology Engineer Review

at GSK

Placement (10 Months+)

Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Science

Ware

Review Submitted: June 2022

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - 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.
Key Responsibilities:
To work as part of a cross functional development team, liaising with Formulators, Engineers and Analytical Scientists, to deliver the work packages required to provide real time insight to formulation unit operations and platforms.
To make innovative contributions by providing experimental data, technical insight and chemometric modelling of data to solve complex problems using practical and theoretical understanding.
The job holder may act as an expert in specific unit operations. They will be expected to master a body of knowledge for a specific technology or unit operation and use this to act as the functional expert in the department.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I collaborated on active projects and carried out key tasks for the team.
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 learnt experimental techniques from working in a laboratory as well as data analysis skills via the use of a new software for multivariate data modelling. I also learnt the practical aspects of supporting a manufacturing process and how to react to unexpected circumstances.
I improved my soft skills of liaising with colleagues and external suppliers as well as presentation and report writing, significantly increasing my confidence. Teamwork was also a fundamental skill that I further developed as there was a significant amount of collaboration between team members to achieve common goals.
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?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Quite a lot, I can always ask questions if I have them and my team members are very supportive and open-minded.
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?
Great, GSK puts the well-being of its employees at the core of its mission and ensures that everyone is included and feels at ease. Most people are friendly and ready to help whenever needed.
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?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I loved it, I wish I could remain as a full time employee. I really enjoyed my role and could continue doing it, also the team is fantastic and I would want to remain with them. There were plenty of opportunities organised by the student network of over 300 placement students which led to amazing experiences and opportunities that I got to have.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at GSK
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to GSK
If it is something you want, give it everything you have because the process is very competitive but what comes afterwards of you get the placement is absolutely worth it! I have a great experience and would recommend it to anyone interested in this type of industry.
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