Apprentice Histology Technician Review
at Labcorp
Degree Apprenticeship
Stowupland
Review Submitted: April 2025
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
5/5
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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 tissue samples for processing, staining and then quality control, before being sent onwards for analysis. Tissue trimming, embedding, sectioning and staining are daily tasks, along with collation (slide review)
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my job and especially my uni course
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt so many valuable laboratory skills. Microtomy, microscopy, staining, anatomy, embedding, quality management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well strucutred
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I am always given extra time if needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They always attend meetings with me and allow me adequate time to complete work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Somewhat, it has provided me with better context in certain situations
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
no
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Labcorp to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Gave me an opportunity to gain qualifications whilst working and gaining experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Labcorp?
Be passionate about your interests and love for scientific areas
