Technician Scientist Apprentice Review

Item: Technician Scientist Apprentice at AstraZeneca
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at AstraZeneca

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Macclesfield

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.4 /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

5/5 - Skills Development

4/5 - 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

I am the micro rep in projects for new drugs being designed. I get involved in the micro testing. I receive samples and deliver them to be tested. I work to improve current technologies and methods. Attend lots of meetings with people from all over the world.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy working, getting to know new people and learning new things constantly. I prefer to learn by getting involved so it helps me learn. I'm enjoying the uni work, its often quite interesting and not too difficult.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have learned so much since started my apprenticeship. Lots of lab skills, how to test different drugs, how to use different machines. How to sterility test. I have also learned a lot about the company and the many roles. Mt confidence and time management has increased aswell.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

Quite well organised. I have monthly meetings with my manager and my mentor. I get one day a week every week to study for my degree. I am currently in training due to joining a new team and it has been very organised.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

My manager and team members support me a lot. There is always someone who can help me when i need it. I've had lots of help with training and with my studying.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

I have meetings with my mentor every month or so where i update them on how i'm doing. I use Aptem to keep up to date on my progress. The mentors for each subject and quite quick with replying to questions and helping out. I am enjoying my studying.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

3/5

It has helped me improve my knowledge on microbiology, chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry. Which all work into my job. Some assignments also allow me to research into my role, helping me learn things i might not have been taught.