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Bioinformatics Scientist Level 7 (Masters) Apprenticeship
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.
A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.
Make the start of your journey a lifechanging one
As part of our Early Talent Programme, you’ll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one.
Being part of our journey and helping us to provide life changing medicine to patients all over the world and transform lives for the better. Making important contributions and embracing our values to deliver on our purpose. Because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference.
Business Area
As an apprentice working in the Scientific Tools & Solutions team within the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence department, you will be learning how to develop software for both one-time analysis and robust, widely used scientific tools and systems. Building an understanding of biology, drug discovery and computer science. Working with colleagues in DS&AI, across R&D and beyond to understand biology, discover new therapeutics and develop new technologies.
Main duties of this role will include:
- Developing software for both one-time analysis and robust, widely used scientific tools.
- Modelling data & processes and architect systems to ensure, by design, any systems built are fit for purpose, usable, maintainable and manageable.
- Using scientific knowledge and computational knowledge to deliver new insights on existing data.
- Mastering new technology and scientific thinking and applying it to deliver results.
Training and Development
AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Bioinformatics Scientist – Level 7 Masters degree with Cranfield University.
The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full-time salary, with fully funded part-time university learning (on average 1 day/week). This will give you the opportunity to gain an MSc in Applied Bioinformatics, with the advantage of gaining relevant work-life skills and the excitement of helping to develop new medicines whilst taking your first steps towards a rewarding career.
We truly value Early Talent– their thoughts, ideas and contributions. So throughout the programme, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to speak up, have a voice and make an impact.
Skills and Capabilities
We would be looking for the following attributes from our successful applicants:
- Scientifically literate. Able to pick up new ideas and concepts quickly.
- Good communication skills
- Able to work in a team
- Organised, persistent, eager to learn
- Demonstrable flair for computer programming and problem solving
Entry Requirements
Minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) Bachelor level degree in a life sciences subject and/or computer sciences/informatics
Offering £32,500 starting base salary + 11% benefits fund + bonus.
At AstraZeneca, we aim to set you up for success, and we recognise the challenges that starting a new job can bring. We therefore offer a relocation package to help with the costs and process of moving for candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location for this Apprenticeship.
About AstraZeneca
We are a global pharmaceutical company with a major UK presence. Our purpose is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. The best way we can help patients is to be science-led and share this passion with the scientific, healthcare and business communities of the UK.
We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.
As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day.
There are many career paths and programmes available to you, whatever your level of study.
How to apply
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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
