Research scientist Review
at AstraZeneca
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Science
Cambridge
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
3.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Research scientist lab based. early research in the respiratory field
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt lots of new skills, how to work in a Lab, biology, teamwork etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Organisation on the university work side isn't always great, lack of organisation/communication sometimes
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Always there for me whenever i have questions
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Little training needed from training provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Majority of what helps perform in the role is through the the advice from others at work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Apprentices organise get togethers when restrictions ease
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company which looks after their employees, very helpful and give you plenty of opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be open to opportunitues and throw yourself into it
