Junior technician Review
at Charles River
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Science
Great Chesterford
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
3.8/5
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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
Weigh out compounds for clients/other departments. Training on various processes/machines. Solubilizing compounds for other departments to test with. Communicate with team on what needs to be done, or with any problems that may arise.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am enjoying my time here in CR. Everyone is nice and respectful, as well as more than happy to help with any problems that could occur. There is a lot to do at times, which is stressful, but that does not occur often.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have been trained on various machines and have developed better communication skills. I have also become better at planning and organising day-day routines, as well as adapting to unexpected events.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My current programme is well organised. There have been expectations put in place since I first started, on what I will need to learn/expect. The only downside is that there is no confirmation on what department I will move into next, but that is not a problem.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a great amount of support from my employer and am very pleased with it. Anything I ask about is replied to with understanding and patience.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have been given extra time during office hours to meet my university deadlines. I am very happy with the support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
None, my department is not related to anything that I am learning in my qualification at the moment. However, I am sure this will change once I switch departments.
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
I have been organising social activates along with a college, in regard to the rest of the department, so I would say yes.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Charles River to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has a happy culture, where employees feel like they are valued. In addition, Charles River is always concerned for the mental health of employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Charles River?
Ensure that you present yourself as a happy, hard working person, who is passionate about whatever you are applying for. Also try to do some information gathering on what the company is currently working on, in order to impress the interviewer.
