Senior Scientist Review

I work in Compound Management and we deal with the storage, organisation, and delivery of AstraZeneca's compound collection. I mostly work with automated processes and robotics to deliver assay experiments to stakeholders.

Most of the skills I've learnt have all been new, but the apprenticeship has also given me the tools to build on my existing skills and allowed me to be able to apply these directly to my role and department with measurable results.

I really enjoy the program and I'm very grateful to be given this opportunity to develop my skills in the area I find interesting. However, the programme has felt stressful at times with a high workload and specific targets to meet. Tough but enjoyable!

The structure in place works well in theory but as we were the first cohort to be trialed on this course, there were times when the course had to be rearranged to suit people's needs. Also the programme and assessments are over complicated

Huge support from my employer to help my needs, practically and help with dealing with stress.

Support is offered but often different to interpret and ambiguous at times

Significantly. I now apply the skills I've learnt during the apprenticeship every day in my routine work

Yes, there is a good variety of activities to get involved in

Yes

It's a great place to work with good benefits and great focus on personal development

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