Chemical Analyst Review

by Luxfer MEL Technologies

Rating

10/10

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

I work in a lab in the quality control department and it’s my role to run and analyse samples and then recording them making sure I am getting a correct result.

10/10

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

I have learned basic lab skills aswell as learning how to use various machinery and utensils.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy my programme as it is if very practical and hands on and feel I would have got the same experience if I went to university

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I have university every Monday and get time of work to study and then from Tuesday to Friday I am at the workplace. This insures I have a designated day to focus on my university work.

10/10

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

If I am in any need of help I know who I can speak to. Aswell I have been given various amount of training before dealing with samples and equipment.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my training provider. If I feel I need extra support on a module they are there to help support me .

10/10

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

I can apply my knowledge from my university work into my role and help me understanding better my role aswell as various tests.

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.)

We have many training exercises where we get to meet a lot of new people from the workplace who I wouldn’t see that often. We also have social gatherings outside of work at Christmas time and other times during the year.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Luxfer MEL Technologies to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The people here at LMT are so kind and welcoming. Being fresh out of college and starting at a new place where you are the youngest, can be very intimidating and nerve racking. However everyone here has made it so easy to adjust.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Luxfer MEL Technologies?

Try your best to meet new people and learn different things.