Associate scientist Review

by AstraZeneca

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Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Translational scientist in early Respiratory and immunology. Developing assays and researching biomarkers

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

    • Yes, I'm now a competent lab scientist with a range of new skills

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Very enjoyable and feel week supported

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Mostly well organized however there were initially there was some confusion

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

    • Receive plenty of support, in and out the lab

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

    • Enough, support is there if needed

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It helps a bit in certain areas, however most of the learning is from the 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.)

    • Not really

    4/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great place to work, well looked after and supported.

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

    • Take any opportunity that comes your way

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Cambridge

February 2022

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