In Vivo Technical Specialis Review
at Charles River
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Bristol
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4 /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
Preparing for scientific projects, performing wet work for projects, such as animal regulated procedures, managing data and preparing data for clients
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Programme is great, however as an in vivo technician (as opposed to technicians who specialize more with in vitro work) a lot of the content is very new for me so difficult to grasp
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learning statistics which is useful for my role, learning how to manage projects (including as a team), learning how to troubleshoot, learning additional information on other aspects of the drug discovery process and how I can integrate this into my role
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Company is very good at being organized and structure with the programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Employer is very good at supporting me with helping manage tasks and ways to improve my skills via the programme
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Academic tutor is great, University of Kent can be a bit difficult to get any important information from and often late replies however they are lovely and supportive people, but seem unorganised at times
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Allows me to help understand the drug discovery process better, however I wish there was more in vivo material. The programme is heavily in vitro material but helps me understand work prior and after animal in vivo studies
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
Yes, a lot of extra-curricular activities are available
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Charles River to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good work ethic
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Charles River?
Be prepared to learn a lot of new skills and be comfortable leaving your comfort zone
