Associate Scientist Review

I am the microbiologist representative in developing pharmaceutical products that are hoped to get to market. I ensure micro safety is applied through all non-clinical and clinical phases to ensure patient safety. I also work on technical development projects in the workplace, improving instruments and test methods.

Learned how to perform: bioburden testing, sterility testing, rapid sterility testing, water activity testing, water endotoxin testing, streaking, broth transfers, serial dilutions, aseptic techniques, gowning for a clean room etc. My confidence and time management has also improved and i am much better at presenting and speaking up.

I really enjoy my apprenticeship. The job is interesting and i learn new things every day. Everyone is lovely to work with and i get a great experience in several teams working in different environments.

The programme is structured well. I am given one day a week to complete my uni studies and was assigned a mentor for my uni studies aswell as working on site.

My line manager and collegues provide me with so much help and support whenever i need it and have made me feel comfortable in asking for help.

I have meetings every few months with my uni mentor who supports me by planning my exams and assigment deadlines. The mentors for each uni module help when i have questions.

Some aspects of the degree relate to my role, but others have no link

There are lots of social activities constantly being organised. There are also volunteer days for schools, colleges and for charities. There are also a few sports teams.

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It is a great place to work, everyone is friendly. You learn so much and are given so many opportunities to help you progress in your career.

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