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AstraZeneca

Associate scientist Review

at AstraZeneca

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Cambridge

Review Submitted: February 2022

Overall Rating

3.6 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
Translational scientist in early Respiratory and immunology. Developing assays and researching biomarkers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very enjoyable and feel week supported

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I'm now a competent lab scientist with a range of new skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Mostly well organized however there were initially there was some confusion
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Receive plenty of support, in and out the lab
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Enough, support is there if needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps a bit in certain areas, however most of the learning is from the job
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not really

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, well looked after and supported.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Take any opportunity that comes your way
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