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    4. Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship Microbiology Macclesfield 2023
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    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.

    The role

    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.

    AstraZeneca will sponsor you through a BSc Degree in Applied Biosciences with 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 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.

    Essential skills/capabilities required:

    • Good communication skills
    • Good 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
    • Concerns for standards
    • Willingness to work in aseptic manufacturing facilities
    • High numeracy and literacy skills
    • Computer literacy
    • The ability to learn
    • Self-motivation
    • Initiative

    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