Technician Scientist Apprentice Review

The role holder will contribute to the Chemical Development department in PT&D by applying their technical expertise to specific aspects of the following: • Designing commercially viable drug substance synthetic routes and manufacturing methods. • Technology Transfer of drug substance manufacturing processes. • Identifying Drug Substance process improvement opportunities for marketed products. • Exploitation of cutting edge technologies. • Provision of Chemical Development expertise in the delivery of Technical Stewardship. • Collaboratively helping to design, develop and implement best practice in chemical development.

Yes I experienced two different departments: Quality Control and Chemical development. This helped to expand my skills in multiple areas. Such as managing my own work to achieve drug and non-drug project targets in a timely fashion. Contributing to internal and external project work and other improvement activities and prepare documentation and formal reports in accordance with current standards, including GMP where appropriate.

I really enjoyed the programme as it helped my become more confident with interacting with multiple people and step out my comfort zone.

AstraZeneca try to organise it as much as they can but there can be issues with the training provider you are with such as miscommunications.

From management in AstraZeneca, I receive a lot of support for my development and for me to excel in my job role.

Not much, it is not the best.

In some areas it is useful but there is not enough chemistry in my qualification to support me in my job role.

There are multiple activities and groups you can join to socialise with other members in the AZ.

Yes

As it is a good place to work that provides many benefits and can help you excel in your career.

To understand that you will have to be independent quite quickly and adapt in new environments which can be hard.