1. Higher Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship

2. Why I Chose the Apprenticeship Route
Working for a leading company in the industry
Opportunity to study whilst earning
No student loans/debt
Chance to apply course learnings to real world situations

3. GMP Analytics
Analytical testing of drug products and API prior to commercial and clinical release
Testing packaging components to ensure they meet specifications
In Process checks to support manufacturing

4. Stability Studies
Setting up and running stability studies to determine purity and identify degradation products from 6 week to 3+ year time points
Stability studies include various temperatures and humidities to support global release of products

5. Post Packaging Verification
Drug products packaged by external vendors prior to release for clinical trials
A sample is returned to us to verify that the product and dosage is correct

6. Benefits of an Apprenticeship
Mentoring from experienced scientists
Learning new skills in a challenging but supportive environment
Treated as a colleague, not an assistant
Opportunities to take on responsibilities
Training courses and team building activities