Laboratory Science Biology Degree Apprenticeship Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Lab based role, including: cell culture, cellular imaging and tissue imaging.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Vast amount of new skills: scientific skills, knowledge, communication, problem solving, creative thinking, working autonomously.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It can be challenging with the workload but the programme is very insightful and managed well.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I have communication with my line manger, the apprenticeship committee and university contact. So you are overseen by a lot of people with ranging experience.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Lots of support, finically, emotionally and professionally.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Regular meetings with skills coach and on-site residentials.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

With my scientific role knowledge is key, it would be near impossible to do the role without a scientific backbone.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes all of the above, sitewide, departmental and apprenticeship events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Global company, with great employee benefits.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?

Try and obtain relevant work experience in the area you are applying to.