Research scientist Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Research scientist lab based. early research in the respiratory field

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Learnt lots of new skills, how to work in a Lab, biology, teamwork etc.

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

    • 8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Organisation on the university work side isn't always great, lack of organisation/communication sometimes

    4/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Always there for me whenever i have questions

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

    • Little training needed from training provider

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

    • Majority of what helps perform in the role is through the the advice from others at work

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • Apprentices organise get togethers when restrictions ease

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good company which looks after their employees, very helpful and give you plenty of opportunities.

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

    • Be open to opportunitues and throw yourself into it

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Cambridge

March 2021

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