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Associate Scientist Review

at GSK

Degree Apprenticeship

Pharmaceutical

Stevenage

Review Submitted: April 2026

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Lab role
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Engaging and rewarding

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learn loads of skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Depends on manager
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Excellent
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Very transferable
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Excellent trips and conference opportunities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very good work life balance. Very interesting work and as a young professional there are many opportunities to net work on work trips and conferences
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?
Be yourself. Hard working and motivated to dive deep into science.
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