Technician Scientist Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Science
Cambridge
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
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.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy working in such a supportive environment.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
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
Disposal of biological hazards
Handling of HL2 cell lines
Did Liquid Nitrogen training
How to effectively collaborate when workload is high
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
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.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My manager is very supportive and keeps regular meetings about my progress. i also have study support for my dyslexia which aids my study.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
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
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
i feel that it helps give context and understanding to the work i am doing
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
Where possible due to covid. many online events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
because i believe it is a good company to work for and provides good opportunitys for people
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
