Technician Scientist Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

I work in the core tissue culture lab. We culture live cells for distribution to other people on site. I make up media and aliquot media components to freeze as well as culture cell lines each day.

10/10

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

Aseptic culturing of cell lines Disposal of biological hazards Handling of HL2 cell lines Did Liquid Nitrogen training How to effectively collaborate when workload is high

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy working in such a supportive environment.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I've found everything so far to be well organised, other than a slight issue with communication between the uni, however AZ side was very proactive and kept me up to date.

9/10

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

My manager is very supportive and keeps regular meetings about my progress. i also have study support for my dyslexia which aids my study.

10/10

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

of the tutors that i have dealt, i have found them to be very quick to reply to my emails and are more than willing to reply to any questions i ask

10/10

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

i feel that it helps give context and understanding to the work i am doing

10/10

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.)

Where possible due to covid. many online events

8/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

because i believe it is a good company to work for and provides good opportunitys for people

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

If you are struggling talk to a manager or someone you work with. Don't think you have to do it alone