Top award for apprentice Holly
A CHEMIST from AstraZeneca has won a prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Award.
Holly Carter is the Royal Society of Chemistry Chemical Sciences Apprentice of the Year winner for 2018.
Holly is studying towards her FdSc in Chemical Science at Manchester Metropolitan University, while completing an apprenticeship at AstraZeneca.
Her work focuses on the development and scale up of chemical reactions. The compounds produced are then formulated into medicines, and her work at AstraZeneca has helped to reduce the development time needed for numerous drug projects. This has therefore increased the possibility of getting drugs to market faster, meaning that patients benefit earlier.
She said: “I am absolutely delighted in receiving the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Chemical Science Apprentice of the Year Award.
“Over the last 18 months I have learnt so much by working at AstraZeneca and it is an honour to have my work recognised with this award.
“It has been an amazing experience so far and I am looking forward to learning more over the rest of my apprenticeship.
“I would encourage anyone thinking about a STEM careers to explore the options of apprenticeships compared to traditional university courses as they give you a great opportunity to get practical experience along with a qualification. Since making the decision to accept the apprenticeship, I have never looked back and have loved every minute of it.”
The Chemical Sciences Apprentice of the Year is given in recognition of outstanding contribution made by an apprentice working in the chemical sciences sector, with a £1,000 reward.
Dr Robert Parker, chief executive of the Royal Society of Chemistry said:
“The chemical sciences are vital for the wellbeing of our world and chemical scientists help to change people’s lives for the better.
“That’s why we’re so proud to celebrate the innovation and expertise of our community through our Prizes and Awards. This year’s inspiring and influential winners come from a range of specialisms, backgrounds, countries and communities. Each has done their bit to advance excellence in the chemical sciences – to improve the lives of people around the world now and in the future.”