Lab Science Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Higher Level 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
5/5
Generally involves getting stuck in with lab work and experiments, doing real impactful project work. I also get involved with other apprentice and early talent activities, which is really nice to connect with other apprentices and early careers people
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
My programme is really enjoyable, letting me learn relevant and current science knowledge and techniques, in a hands on manner, whilst working on real projects in the business.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learned lots of new skills throughout my apprenticeship.
From lots of lab skills, like cell culture, gene editing, and lots of different automation to help my lab work, it has helped me now independently plan and run my own experiments.
Outside the lab, I've learnt a lot of skills, like coding, leadership and time management - which is very important for an apprentice!
From lots of lab skills, like cell culture, gene editing, and lots of different automation to help my lab work, it has helped me now independently plan and run my own experiments.
Outside the lab, I've learnt a lot of skills, like coding, leadership and time management - which is very important for an apprentice!
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured - we have a dedicated apprentice team in the company who help with the on boarding and are always there to support you throughout the years.
They also provide structure to line managers, who are then able to better navigate managing an apprentice!
They also provide structure to line managers, who are then able to better navigate managing an apprentice!
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support! We have a dedicated apprentice team who are always available to help, but mostly, on a day-to-day experience, my line manager, team and mentor support me really well. We also are buddied with other apprentices who provide additional support from an apprentice point of view.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
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
Lots! Teams are relatively social at Astrazeneca, but additionally we have apprentice and early talent socials to meet with other early careers people!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great company to work for, where they push you to achieve your best, whilst feeling incredibly supported by the network of people you are surrounded by.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be yourself and remember to draw on any experiences you have to show how you would be a good fit! Definitely have a look at the values to understand how your experiences align to these.
