Laboratory technician Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work in quality assurance in labs, this involves environmental monitoring and ensuring drugs are released to the correct standards

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

    • Yes. I have improved on communication skills and time management

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Very much

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

    • It is well organised, however the training provider is not

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots of support

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • My university advisor is good, however the training providers are not good at sharing updates etc

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • My course links well to my job

    8/10
  • 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, there are various ways to be involved, however more limited due to Covid

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a good place to work, helpful people and a positive atmosphere, you know the work you do makes a difference

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

    • Be yourself, show why you are passionate about helping patients

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Macclesfield

March 2021

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