3D Printing and Research Lab Assistant Review
at Manchester Metropolitan University
Internship (1 Month+)
Engineering, Material and Mineral Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
3.8/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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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.
Assist in the production of 3D printing filament using both virgin and recycled plastics for research projects.
Help maintain and troubleshoot 3D printers within the lab to ensure smooth operation.
Contribute to the maintenance and organization of lab facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
Follow health and safety protocols, assisting in risk assessments for lab activities.
Work collaboratively with research staff and students to support ongoing projects.
Help maintain and troubleshoot 3D printers within the lab to ensure smooth operation.
Contribute to the maintenance and organization of lab facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
Follow health and safety protocols, assisting in risk assessments for lab activities.
Work collaboratively with research staff and students to support ongoing projects.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
High level of responsability to operate machinery and equipment.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes i learnt new skills in creating 3d printing filamaments and improved my existing CAD skills.
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?
I received a lot of support and guidance.
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?
Welcoming and helpful.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
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 enjoyed it too a high extent.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Manchester Metropolitan University to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Manchester Metropolitan University
They are a great company too work with and they do not need to worry about much as they will help you throughout your journey.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Manchester Metropolitan University
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
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