Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship - Subcutaneous Biopharmaceutics
Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship - Subcutaneous Biopharmaceutics
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.
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 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 – from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.
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.
In order to bring new medicines to patients as quickly as possible while minimising our impact on the environment we need to constantly innovate. We strive to apply the latest advances in technology and digital science to improve our drug development process and are looking for a laboratory science apprentice to support us in this bold ambition.
Subcutaneous Biopharmaceutics Team, Drug Product Development:
This is an excellent opportunity to become a part of the subcutaneous Biopharmaceutics team within Drug Product Development. You will gain strong laboratory skills, excel as a great teammate, collaborate with both internal and external partners, and develop advanced scientific technical skills and biopharmaceutics knowledge. You will be tasked with exploring and developing ground breaking ex vivo, in vitro, and digital tools to support the advancement of AstraZeneca's new modality drug product programs and advance the subcutaneous biopharmaceutics capability.
Duties to include:
Designing, conducting and optimizing experiments.
Generating, analyzing, interpreting and communicating experimental data to a wider team.
Researching, innovating, exploring and developing cutting-edge technologies, digital tools and methodologies to advance subcutaneous biopharmaceutics.
Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards.
Working effectively with internal colleagues to achieve project objectives.
Collaborating with external partners and stakeholders to develop novel tools and methodologies.
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 Biosciences, 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.
Essential skills/capabilities required:
Enthusiastic individuals who are keen to learn new science with genuine curiosity for the science involved in creating new medicines.
Able to act independently but also to work and contribute in a team environment
Good organisational skills with an 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, utilising scientific instrumentation and techniques
Entry Requirements:
Five GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9–4 including Maths, English and Science.
Applicants should have or be 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
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 on 3rd April 2025.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.
This is a 4-year fixed term contract opportunity based at Macclesfield.
Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 1st September 2025.
Where can I find out more?
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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.
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
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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