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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Preparing for and performing In Vivo and In Vitro assays in the genetic toxicology department. My responsibilities include preparation work, performing multiple different assays, training members of staff, communicating with study directors, maintaining excellent GLP, documenting procedures, as well as collecting and analysing data from the experiments
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy doing my apprenticeship, I have made lots of people and learnt lots of skills and knowledge that will help me in the future. Work and the university are very supportive through out the programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I am always learning new skills throughout my job. I have been given the opportunity to learn different aspects of the lab and gain on already existing skills such as communication and team-work
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is very well structure, although the tasks and lectures are online, it is still very engaging and I am able to handle the workload given. The unit leaders are very supportive and easy to talk to. They’re always friendly to approach and great at helping
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive, I am always given time for uni. I get a study day every Monday and I am also given time at work if need be to catch up so I don’t have to use lots of time at the weekends.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Uni is very supportive with anything I need to ask or need support with, they help to guide with things that would help and always offer help with any questions I have throughout.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification is helping me to get a deeper and greater understanding of the science behind what I do at work, it helps with my knowledge and understanding but also with my development within the company, and my ability to train others
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
There is an employee engagement committee that organise out of work activities and events that everyone is welcome to attend
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Labcorp to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are very supportive with anything you need and very flexible around other commitments
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Labcorp?
Be very friendly and honest, but also to research and get an understanding of the company and what they do before applying
