Senior Scientist Review
at AstraZeneca
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Science
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
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
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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
I am a Senior Scientist specialising in Materials Science. I am responsible for materials aspects of pharmaceutical projects in late stage development which includes analysis of experimental data and risk assessment of materials used within formulations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to code using Python and use this in the data analysis aspect of my job.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They genuinely care about their employees and there is an open culture at work where I feel comfortable to discuss any issues I may be having.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Ensure that you are aware of the AstraZeneca values and think about what they mean to you as a person both inside and outside of the workplace.
