Laboratory Scientist Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Using different lab techniques to perform biomarker analysis of samples from patients being treated with AstraZenecas drugs. Day-to-day this involves experiment planning, lab based work, data analysis and experimental write ups, attending meetings and sharing results with wider project teams.

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

    • Learnt new lab-based skills including cell culture, immunoblotting techniques, performing immunoassays and spatial biology. Developed soft skills including communication and presentation skills.

    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?

    • My manager and supervisors are very supportive with both my day-to-day work as well as my university work.

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

    • 6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • 7/10
  • 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.)

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Collaborative environment.

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

    • Understand AstraZenecas values and consider what these mean to you and how you have applied these values in your life.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Cambridge

March 2025

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