Technician Scientist Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10

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

I test different types of products to make sure they pass quality standards; so that they can be be given to the patients.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes I have learnt new skills such as organisation, time-management, confidence, business needs/prioritisation, presentation and writing skills (interaction with users), analytical method development and automation trouble shooting.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy representing the company and experiencing new discoveries done in the lab everyday.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I would say it is quite organised but there can be some communication problems between my university and my work company.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive support from my team but would like to receive a bit more help from HR in some occasions.

6/10

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

I receive again not as much support as I would like but it is manageable.

4/10

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

In my current secondment I feel like I can relate it to my role more as I use chemistry a lot more often.

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.)

Yes there are different events you can get involved in.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I think it is a great company to work in and has great benefits that you can gain. It helps to increase your development and can expand your social skills.

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

To make sure to research about the company and have an interest in science or how medicine is developed.