Labatory scientist apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

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:

Labatory scientist conducting experiments on primary tissue to help project work

10/10

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

I have learnt a lot of new skill, ranging from simply how to use a pipette to advanced equipment like learning how to use a Flow cytometer

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Absolutely love it, I'm constantly learning new things and being challenged and I feel that I am learning a lot

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

on the most part it is very well organised and structured making it simple to progress through

9/10

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

Plenty of support. They are always there to help out when needed and give me support if needed

10/10

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

I receive enough support from my training provider and they are there if and when needed

9/10

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

My knowledge in my role is highly specified and the training I receive helps broaden my knowledge

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.)

As our workplace as quite a few apprentices and also IP students we will often get together for socials

9/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I really enjoy working here and feel like a valued member of the team, I am treated well and I really enjoy the work so I would readily recommend it to a friend!

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

Throw yourself into it! it's a steep learning curve and a lot to get used to so just go for it and make the most of it, give it your all