Junior Technician Review

by Charles River

Rating

7.8/10

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

junior technician goes down to the labs and starting up the UPLC , run the standards for each machine, top up the solvents for each machine and put any QC's on. calibrate pH meters and check eye wash stations in three labs.

8/10

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

I've developed my accuracy when using scales and pipetting, i now know how to use dotmatics and masslynx. I've developed my health and safety skills within a laboratory environment. i have learnt how to start up and run samples on the T3

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i really enjoy the programme, the work loads not too much and i'm constantly developing my knowledge and the team and other departments are really nice

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

its good, i get a study day for my work and if i need support i know who to go to.

8/10

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

lots, i have a monthly chat with my manager and if need be can email him to talk sooner. i have a weekly check in with my mentor, we go through plans and makes sure everything good to make sure im getting the right support

9/10

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

if i need support i email the tutor and they respond pretty quickly so there is however much support i need.

7/10

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

it helps me to understand the industry more and the roles of the people around me

7/10

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.)

sometimes there is departments lunches

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Charles River to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

the workers are really friendly and the job is always interesting

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

be friendly and talk to everyone as if you ever have questions answered then you could ask them for help as they have more knowledge and experience within the industry.