Laboratory Scientist Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Pharmaceutical
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
2.3 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
1.4/5
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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
Day to day involves working to support projects in my department pipeline through the execution of analytical testing to generate data.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I enjoy my time at work however sometimes the university workload, difficult social life and financial struggles can make the programme less enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt plenty of transferable and lab skills from being in a corporate environment.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The university program is structured well however there are often issues with lecturers returning work after longer periods than promised. At work after your first year the programme becomes less structured and you are free to pursue your own interests/ projects.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Qualification rarely links to my work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are very good at encouraging your personal development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Ensure you show your passion for your desired subject.
