Laboratory Science (Biology) Degree Apprentice Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

Each day varies but when I have a project that I'm working on, most of my day will be spent in the lab working with DNA and bacterial cell cultures. On other days, I write-up experiments and attend meetings.

8/10

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

Loads of lab skills and biological knowledge

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

7/10

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

8/10

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

7/10

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

5/10

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.)

I am part of the social committee and the STEM committee and attend lots of events as part of these roles, both socially and presenting in schools.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

GSK is a positive place to work and there is loads to get involved in. I feel happy when I am here and that is a really important thing in a workplace!

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

I think it the softer skills help you excel; teamwork, communication and presentation skills get you a long way. Having a genuine passion and interest for pharmaceuticals goes a long way and keeping on top of the latest updates in this field helps to show this.