Laboratory Scientist Microbiology Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Pharmaceutical
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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:
5/5
Quality control testing of pharmaceutical products in clean and sterile environments using aseptic technique.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really enjoy the programme, gaining work experience whilst gaining a degree and getting paid a good salary.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Aseptic technique, different testing techniques, people skills, communication skills, presentation skills, time management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Good communication from uni and employer, compared to previous degree providers the course is very well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Great support with development, understanding of higher workload due to degree work too.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Some, I think a lot of the information about modules and end point assessment you have to find out yourself but it seems to be improving.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Some modules are very relevant others not so much but still provide knowledge and skills.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazing place to work with great benefits. Lots of progression available and many different career paths.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Enthusiasm is important as well as demonstrating adaptability and social skills. Be able to take responsibility and learn from mistakes.
Process industry manufacturing apprentice
at AstraZeneca
- Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Charter Way, Macclesfield SK10 2NA, UK
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4.3
