Early Drug Discovery Apprentice ll Review
at Charles River
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Science
Great Chesterford
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
2/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
Complete multiple types of assays. Rota of housekeeping, e.g. washing up, making up solvents for the Mass Spec machine etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am enjoying it, very friendly people and a good work-life balance is respected.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
I have developed my presenting skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It can be quite confusing at what point what modules are due.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is understanding of my uni work and will allow for extra time if I need it. Bi-weekly meetings, in which he asks how I am doing.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My employer is understanding of my uni work and will allow for extra time if I need it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
None
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
There have been rounders activities before, as well as pub lunches. Quite fun
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Charles River to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive culture and very nice people
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Charles River?
Have some background knowledge of what CRL does. Interviewers will always be impressed by that.
