Senior Scientist Review
at AstraZeneca
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Science
Cambridge
Review Submitted: April 2022
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
4/5
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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
Biomarker development, Immuno-assays, project planning, data interpretation and data visualisation
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme .although I have just started, I am looking forward to the advanced sections of the course.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, biological analytical skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Well supported
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Well supported
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I am hoping the training will start improving my data analysis skills in the coming months.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Most have been suspended due to pandemic
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great work life balance and opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Interview process is average, but the main experience and opportunities present themeselves on the job. Interaction with many projects and stakeholders really expands the breadth of knowledge.
