oncology scientific apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

analyse samples in the lab using mass spectrometry

9/10

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

developed my team work and communications skills and learnt practical skills in the lab like how to use chromatography and mass spectrometry

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Communication is good with my manager, my supervisor and my university advisor

8/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

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.)

there are many networking events and team building activities, so you can meet new people in the company

9/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have learnt many practical skills that I would not have learnt at university, and everyone that I have worked with is really helpful in explaining how things work. Overall it is a great atmosphere

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

Make sure you have a determined mindset. Don't be afraid to say you don't understand something, your colleagues can explain them to you. If you are doing a foundation degree apprenticeship, take advantage of your supervisors and managers, they are professionals in their field!