Drug Discovery Apprentice II Review

by Charles River

Rating

6.9/10

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

I am currently being trained in Cell Culture, which includes learning processes such as 'passaging', which involves moving cells from one flask to another once they reach a certain confluence.

8/10

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

I have learned how to passage cells. I only moved into the department recently so haven't had the opportunity to learn that much

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying it, everyone in the team is very supportive and there is always someone that can help

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There is a training plan that was created for my sake which has been very useful. There was a bit of confusion on how the members in the team were supposed to train me, however it was rectified quickly once asked about. My manager was also very helpful in creating an idea for my End of Year Project

6/10

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

All the support I need

10/10

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

I receive helpful feedback, however, it does take a long time to get it. I've had follow up a couple times when it had been over a month waiting to get any feedback

5/10

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

There is only a small crossover, for example health and safety in the lab is useful, but other than that I cant relate most of what I learn to work

4/10

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.)

There are, such as rounders, lunches, parties (when the budget isn't cut) etc.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Charles River to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Everyone here is friendly and understanding. There is a lot of support in training.

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

Know the background of the business