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Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship – Discovery Sciences
30th January 2025
Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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, fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.
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, helping us to provide life-changing medicine to patients all over the world.
About the Apprenticeship Programme
We have three opportunities available in our Discovery Sciences function:
The Cell Immunology & Microenvironments Team:
As a Laboratory Science Apprentice in this team, you will be responsible for engineering and testing cell therapies using patient-derived 3D organoids.
Key Responsibilities:
* Development of Translational Models: Collaborate with teams to develop and refine patient-derived tumor models.
* Next-Generation Cell Therapies: Work on projects involving advancements in cell therapy.
* Data Analysis: Assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data.
* Lab Work: Perform laboratory techniques, including 3D cell culture and molecular biology assays.
* Collaboration: Work closely with scientists across different departments.
Functional Genomics Team:
As a Laboratory Science Apprentice in this department, you will contribute to building next-generation phenotypic screening platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and Execute Experiments: Develop and execute cell-based assays.
* Innovate and Optimise: Scout for advancements in CRISPR screening and functional genomics.
* Collaborate and Communicate: Work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Mechanistic Biology & Profiling (MBP) Team:
As a Laboratory Science Apprentice in this group, you will perform biochemical and cellular assays.
Key Responsibilities:
* Learn to analyse and report data.
* Work with human cells in culture.
* Prepare samples for analysis.
* Perform biochemical assays.
* Conduct literature reviews.
Training and Development
AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Lab Science Degree with our university provider NU London.
The apprenticeship combines working with fully funded part-time learning (on average 1 day/week).
Skills and Capabilities
We seek enthusiastic individuals with a genuine scientific curiosity, good organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams.
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9 to 5 including Maths, English, and Science, and at least BBB or equivalent at A Level with one being Biology.
Open and Close Dates
Opening date of advert: 13th January 2025
Closing date of advert: midnight 16th February 2025
Successful candidates will attend a virtual Assessment Day during w/c 24th March 2025.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.
This is a 3.5-year fixed term contract opportunity.
Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 1st September 2025.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
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