Microbiology Technician Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

QC analysis of environments, chemicals and products

8/10

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

Chemical testing of water, micro ID, environmental monitoring, QC testing, working on projects

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is good and has enabled me to develop my skills and myself in the workplace. It is also a good company to be in as it is a large company with a positive company culture

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Relatively well structured however, department issues have lead to limited progression in terms of varied experiences and development.

3/10

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

Some managers provide good support

6/10

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

Regular checkups with the university and uni advisors mean that I am able to stay on track with uni work

8/10

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

Some uni modules are relevant to the workplace and so help perform better in the role, however due to lack of movement in the department, my role did not develop much for the majority of the apprenticeship

6/10

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 a number of networking events and these have continued throughout the pandemic online

8/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good company to work for and it is a good apprenticeship to be in as you finish with the experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment as well as a degree with no debt from uni.

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

Think ahead what career you want to end up in as certain departments can lead to a lack of progression and career development