Drug Discovery Apprentice II Review
at Charles River
Degree Apprenticeship
Cambridge
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
purification sciences and chemistry lab work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i enjoy my work environement in both AnP and Chemistry, however in recent months the university side has proved to be quite challenging with minimal communication from my professors and other staff members.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
developed a better understanding of SFC purification, HPLC purification and synthetic chemistry. Also, NMR interpretation, complex chromatographic methods (biomimetic project).
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
CRL are very well organised when it comes to accomodating for exams and other university coursework, there could be improvements from the university when it comes to these things however.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received a lot of positive support from my direct manager, team and apprentice staff.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
There has been a consistent delay in receiving feedback from my professors in the chemistry programme which has caused further delays and stress when dealing with my final project. Communcation lines should be improved.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Some modules have proved to aid in my work, however there have been instances where further research has been needed, but as I am still on my Level 5 course I imagine that with further education this will improve.
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Charles River to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good support from all areas of my team and apprentice staff.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Charles River?
Ask as many questions as you want, everyone's happy to help!
