Drug Discovery Apprentice III Review
at Charles River
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, UK
Review Submitted: April 2026
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!
4.5/5
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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:
5/5
Gained hands-on experience across multiple projects, running cell-based and biochemical assays in drug discovery.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Structure is a lot better now due to terms for university modules being put in place with clear deadlines and exam timelines that are easy to plan around.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
apprentices are given mentors to support with training towards our qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Charles River to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Charles River is a great company to work for and the employees are even better.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Charles River?
Use the resources around you as you're surrounding by experts in their fields who are willing to support you in your studies.
