Laboratory Science Apprentice Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Perform quality analysis on products, get one day a week for university studies

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Learnt many lab skills including HPLC had various physical testing

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy what I do

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Rotations are not well organised but weekly schedules are well organised by the line managet

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much support as I need

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • As much support as I need

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Doesn't really link too much as the university is theory based and the role doesn't require the theory knowledge but can be useful at times

    8/10
  • 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 part of the ERT.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Very friendly and a well supported company

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

    • Know the core values and link previous experiences to them

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Chemistry

Barnard Castle

April 2025

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