Oncology Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is to work within the analytical science team, supporting purification and analysis of newly synthesised chemical compounds. I currently work in reverse-phase purification and in further years will move onto mass spectrometry and NMR analysis.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Everything I do in my job is a new skill I have learnt. I have learnt how to use many new types of software including masslynx and more recently spectrus DB. I can also use RP-HPLC instruments and HRMS instruments for purification and accurate mass analysis.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy my job and it is very rewarding. Support is always available when needed.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Clearly structured with goals clear that need to be met.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much support as I need / is appropriate

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • 1 day a week paid for study at home. Colleagues happy to answer any questions that I may raise.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Qualification is interesting and broad although not particularly specific to the job that I do. However, it covers a good base knowledge.

    7/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes and they are always available. There is a wide variety of talks/seminars/optional training courses available along with social/sporting events. There is the opportunity to attend networking events when they arise.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is an excellent place to work with great people, a fulfilling job and allows contribution towards meaningful projects in the world.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?

    • Love what you do

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Science

Cambridge

April 2020

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