Laboratory Scientist Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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 run the solubility screening service within chemical development at Astrazeneca . My days consist of analytical prework, sample preparation and sample analysis with training opportunities. I interact daily with internal customers regarding tickets we are given and other news. I interact with my team also at least once a week and my mentor twice weekly.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme a lot, i have made some friends at work however i do not directly work with/see people my age on a day to day basis. I enjoy all the social aspects of the programme and all the training opportunities. My day to day work is enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned many new technical scientific skills such as weighing, pipetting, using a UPLC, using automation equipment and analysis skills. I have also developed my communication skills both scientific and non-scientific and developed how i work within an effective team. I hope to develop leadership skills in the future
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is very well structured. I have yearly goals to aim for and an individual development plan for myself. I have one day a week to study and 4 to work and it is very flexible. Astrazeneca are very good at making a plan for me and involving me in this
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i receive an abundance of support from Astrazeneca. I have a mentor, line manager, buddy and i know i can approach any of them - or any other person who works here at astrazeneca about any issues i may have work related or life related. There is support in so many different forms here
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive adequate support from my training provider, however some of the content we are provided with is not freshly recorded but from previous years and sometimes can be confusing but all the content is there for us to achieve our qualification. I think the other support e.g. mental health support from mmu is great
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel the qualification helps me understand further what i do in my role and the science around my role. Currently i think i could perform my role without the qualification but in future when i am more involved and qualified i will have more opportunities to use skills gained in the qualification
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
There are so many extra curricular activities at work for people with all kinds of interests and you are can make your own activity if you are not accommodated for. There are sports teams such as football, there is a gym and lots of internal events advertised all the time
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a place that values me as an employee, has good ethics and values and develops me as a person. It is a community of great minds working towards ambitious goals as a collective and it is a great place to work. There are so many opportunities in so many forms here
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be honest on your CV and interviews. Have interest in the role your applying to and familiarise yourself with what it may entail. Prepare yourself for an interview process and think about why you want the role you are applying to and how you will be a good fit for it.
