associate scientist Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

partially lab based, running routine experiments, writing up experiments. automating routine lab and non lab based tasks. presenting scientific data to global teams

10/10

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

all lab based skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoy the work side but not the university side

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

8/10

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

as much as I need

10/10

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

They are completely unresponsive, refuse to answer any questions I have where they haven't acted with academic integrity. They routine break there own policy on transparency in regards to examination practices.

1/10

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

They mainly just provide links to Youtube videos

1/10

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.)

Lots of social activities and chances for networking

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

overall great place to work, very demanding but great community of staff.

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

Be yourself