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SalaryMicrobiology Lab Scientist Apprenticeship
Macclesfield, UK
Starting base salary £21,500 + 11% benefits fund + bonus.
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 life changing 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.
Macclesfield
The Macclesfield Campus is an essential part of AstraZeneca’s UK Operation and the 2nd largest operational site within the company’s global network. It is approx. 100 acres with around 4500 people working on site. The site is unique in the AstraZeneca network having Operations, R&D, G&A, IT and others on its site
About the Apprenticeship Programme
We are offering Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeships within the QC, QA or PT&D Microbiology areas. You'll be working with scientists across different lab teams and production facilities to undertake development microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products & monitoring of our manufacturing environments to ensure patient safety and progress the timely release of our medicines globally.
Training and Development
AstraZeneca will sponsor you through a BSc Degree in Applied Biosciences with Manchester Metropolitan University https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/laboratory-scientist-degree-v1-0.
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 a BSc Degree in Applied Biosciences qualification, just as you would if you went to university full-time, 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.
Additionally, you’ll be recognised by the relevant professional bodies at Registered Scientist (RSci) level, for which there is a requirement that the scientist will participate in subsequent continuing professional development on completion of the apprenticeship.
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:
Good communication & team working skills
High organisation skills and confidence to work independently
Logical thinking to be able to apply processes
The ability to apply a rational approach to problem solving; making judgements based on sound reasoning, approaching problems in a logical manner
Willingness to work in aseptic manufacturing facilities
Self-motivation
Entry Requirements:
Five GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9–4 including Maths, English and Science.
Applicants should have or predicted to achieve a minimum of 104 UCAS points at A-level (grades BCC), with one being Biology or an equivalent scientific discipline.
Candidates with relevant workplace experience or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a related scientific discipline will also be considered but must provide additional details of their experience / units studied on the course as part of their application
Benefits, open and close date
To apply for this position, please click the apply link.
Opening date of advert: 10th January 2024
Closing date of advert: 11th February 2024
Successful candidates will be notified after the closing date and will be asked to attend a virtual Assessment Day on 5th, 6th and 7th March 2024
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.
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
Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 2nd September 2024
Where can I find out more?
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Inclusion & Diversity: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity
Career Site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/
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These positions are not open to those already educated to Bachelors degree level or above – for which we have specific Graduate Programmes, see our website for more details https://careers.astrazeneca.com/students
