Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship - Pharmaceutical Technology and Development
Macclesfield, UK
Starting base salary of £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.
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.
About the Apprenticeship Programme
We are part of Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D), which is the bridge between brilliant science and innovative medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines.
You will join a vibrant team that is working on the next generation of medicines and plays a key role in the advancement of new laboratory techniques and technologies to support the development of new medicinal products.
We have three opportunities available in our function. Please see below for more details:
Material Design Team
* Work in a lab as part of the team to develop new material characterisation approaches.
* Conduct experiments to evaluate material properties and understand their influence on manufacturing processes (e.g. flowability, particle size, etc.).
* Perform data analysis and interpretation of results using statistical methods and data modelling.
* Document experimental procedures and present findings to cross-functional project teams.
* Contribute and drive our compliance to Health, Safety, and Environment (SHE) and quality standards.
Particle Engineering Team:
* Conduct experiments to test how particles behave and gather necessary data.
* Use specific tools to collect data about particle solubility.
* Work closely with modelling experts to help create and improve models that predict particle behaviour.
Data, Automation and Robotics Team:
* Gain expertise in multiple techniques for automation of synthetic chemistry experiments.
* Develop skills in a variety of automated and semi-automated instruments.
* Execute and document laboratory experiments supporting our new medicines portfolio.
* Collaborate in a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of science.
* Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environment (SHE), quality, and regulatory compliance standards.
Training and Development
AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Laboratory Science Degree with our university provider Manchester Metropolitan 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 a BSc Degree in Chemical Sciences while gaining relevant work-life skills.
Essential skills/capabilities required:
* Enthusiastic individuals who are keen to learn new science.
* Able to act independently but also to work and contribute in a team environment.
* Good organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* The ability to work on multiple tasks and understanding how to prioritise.
* Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
* A proactive approach to problem solving.
* A desire to work within a laboratory setting.
Entry Requirements:
* Five GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9–4 including Maths, English and Science.
* Minimum of 104 UCAS points at A-level (grades BCC), with one being Chemistry or an equivalent scientific discipline.
* Candidates with relevant workplace experience or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma will also be considered.
Open and close date
To apply for this position, please click the apply link.
Opening date of advert: 13th January 2025
Closing date of advert: midnight 16th February 2025
Successful candidates will be asked to attend a virtual Assessment Day w/c 31st March 2025.
This is a 4-year fixed term contract opportunity based at Macclesfield.
Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 1st September 2025.
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 assist candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location.
Where can I find out more?
Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
Inclusion & Diversity: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity
Career Site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/
AstraZeneca is proud to be ranked as a Top 100 ‘Best Student Employer’ in the UK by RateMyPlacement.
These positions are not open to those already educated to Bachelors degree level or above.
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