Scientist Review
at Charles River
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Saffron Walden
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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 lab as part of Biology department in Charles River, mainly focused on molecular biology techniques such as qPCR and western blots and analyse the data obtained as part of early drug discovery projects. I am also involved in automated patch clamp projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme is very enjoyable with a good range of assets available for study and a well structured study guide.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have been able to learn to run agarose gels and conventional PCRs, as well as automated patch clamping .I have also developed skills in report writing.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programmed is very well structured and well laid out with a variety of papers and videos which make for an enjoyable learning experience,
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer respects the time I I take to study on the programme and has also offered mentoring and support for any topics I have difficulty with
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider has provided us with plenty of resources and support for the degree from the academics as well as other support groups from the university.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification has provided me with the opportunity to accustom myself with journal article reading which has been useful in more exploratory projects. It has also deepened my understanding of drug discovery to allow me to partake in more meaningful discussions.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there are sports teams, opportunities to attend conferences and other game nights.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Charles River to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a friendly work environment with a wide variety of projects where you will be able to find something that interests and excites you.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Charles River?
Try and get to know people from other departments when you get here as it will give you more of an appreciation for the work you do and help with networking.
