Analytical Chemist Review
by AstraZeneca
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
4.5
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Culture
4.8
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at AstraZeneca
- 7. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca
Overview
Supported other team members in sample preparation for accelerated method development and sample analysis of nitrites in drug products. As part of the small inorganic trace analysis intelligence service at AstraZeneca, I conducted analyses and processed data for any projects in PT&D that require ICP-MS analysis in accordance with ICH 3D guidelines.
Skills
I have gained a wide range of practical skills in the labs by communicating with team to offer support in the lab and gaining more exposure to help define correct ways of working/ troubleshooting. I have also had the opportunity to develop existing skills like presenting and team work.
Responsibilities
I was given the responsibility to carry out experiments/ analyses independently and also had the opportunity to conduct a self-led research project. Outside of the labs, I had to manage and organise my time effectively.
Support & Guidance
From the start of my placement, I had an industrial placement supervisor, who was very supportive and helpful if I had any questions or needed any help. I had regular meetings with my manager which was useful to track my progress and provided guidance on my next steps.
Culture
The company culture was very friendly and welcoming. Everyone was willing to help and made the effort to ensure I settled into my placement well. They also ensured my wellbeing was a priority.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed my placement because I got to meet a lot of incredible people along the way and had the opportunity to work with those that are specialists in their fields. The opportunities and training given to me have provided me with a strong skill set which I can utilise for future endeavours.
Yes
To be confident in yourself and what you have to offer.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Science, Pharmaceutical
North West
June 2025
