Science Technician Review

I work in the micro labs in the product quality team where I test different samples of tablets created by Astra Zeneca for any bacterial/fungal presence. I perform different stages of the tablet testing process, in which the team all pick up different areas.

I have learned so many new skills within my role and my knowledge on biology has also increased massively. Aside from the skills i have learned that relate to the role, i have become more confident and comfortable with presenting, and have also learned how to time manage much better.

I do really enjoy the program most of the time. Most people are friendly and are willing to help when you have questions. However, it has been really stressful trying to balance working everyday with university studying.

It seems some what organised, however for a good while when i first started i was left on my own with nothing to do. I have since learned things but very slowly am i being trained and often my training gets forgotten about half way through so is never completed.

I receive a fair amount of support when i need it yes, mainly from my collegues around me and not my managers.

From the tutors themselves, almost no support has been received, especially since I have been struggling lately and they wont help, half the time they wont reply. However, the support i get from my mentor who doesn't actually teach the subject is great, she often has meetings with me and always gives me advice when i need it.

My qualification links to my role at times, and it also allows me to learn and remember what the role im doing is for

There are many clubs and teams to join into

Yes

Good place to work for an apprenticeship, definitely will help for the future

Be yourself but professional, any questions you want to ask are never to silly to ask.