Associate Scientist Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • i am a cell culture and banking scientist. day to day i am maintaining my assigned cell lines, ordering in reagents and media for upcoming expansions and working on any developmental projects going on in the team

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Many of my skills have been developed over the last 4 years including: project management, aseptic technique, working to a high standard, data keeping and scientific write ups.

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

    • i enjoy it well enough. it is a lot of work to balance work and Uni at times but overall i think it is a brilliant way to gain experience in the industry

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • good

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

    • my line manager, team and above are all brilliant

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

    • the Uni has been very supportive, i have been able to work with them to alleviate issues i have studying as a dyslexic student

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

    • i think they have influenced each other. it is easier to work on assignments when you can see where it will lead. in the same vain the qualification reveils context to projects and developments going on in the company. ie a module on cell culture gave me background understanding of my role

    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.)

    • cake club boardgame club

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • good environment and supportive of apprentices

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

    • Make sure you are honest with what you don't know, we are all here to learn. no one knows everything

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Science

Cambridge

February 2025

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