Associate Scientist Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Cambridge
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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
i am a cell culture and banking scientist. day to day i am maintaining my assigned cell lines, ordering in reagents and media for upcoming expansions and working on any developmental projects going on in the team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i enjoy it well enough. it is a lot of work to balance work and Uni at times but overall i think it is a brilliant way to gain experience in the industry
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Many of my skills have been developed over the last 4 years including: project management, aseptic technique, working to a high standard, data keeping and scientific write ups.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
my line manager, team and above are all brilliant
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
the Uni has been very supportive, i have been able to work with them to alleviate issues i have studying as a dyslexic student
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
i think they have influenced each other. it is easier to work on assignments when you can see where it will lead. in the same vain the qualification reveils context to projects and developments going on in the company. ie a module on cell culture gave me background understanding of my role
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
cake club
boardgame club
boardgame club
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good environment and supportive of apprentices
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Make sure you are honest with what you don't know, we are all here to learn. no one knows everything
