Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

This is what you will do:

The LAR Technician III will collaborate with LAR staff and vivarium management to oversee the daily health and wellbeing of Alexion research animals. As a LAR Technician III within the Rare Disease Unit (RDU) you will work closely with the colony management lead to ensure colony management for scientific needs. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date health and breeding colony records. In this role you will assist vivarium management in maintaining inspection readiness.

You will be responsible for:

• Be responsible for daily animal health and welfare observations in adherence to Alexion Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and animal use protocols.
• Perform daily husbandry duties to ensure research animals have access to fresh clean water, bedding, food, and enrichment.
• Maintain up to date animal health records within the tick@lab management system.

• Execute weekly animal census audits to ensure tick@lab management system is maintained accurately.
• Perform daily cage wash responsibilities
• Execute routine room sanitations within the vivarium
• Assist with restocking and inventory management.
• Collaborate with LAR study to assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animals in support of in-vivo studies.
• Receive and observe incoming animals to ensure compliance with vivarium biosecurity.
• Act as escort for external contractors when needed.
• Collaborate with the Colony Management Lead to maintain on site breeding colonies to meet scientific needs.
• Maintain accurate breeding records and genotyping results in tick@lab.
• Assist with inspection readiness.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

You will need to have:

• Team Player, able to work in a cross-functional global environment.
• Accountability in exercising judgement and understanding the impact of any decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess a positive, adaptable, and solution-oriented attitude
• Have the ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Be willing to work a 40hr week with weekend and holiday requirements on a rotational basis.
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in a lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.) or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in animal or life sciences field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an AAALAC accredited facility
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
• AALAS Certified as ALAT or willingness to certify within two years of hire date
• High level of proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Smartsheets

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Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion has taken critical steps to protect colleagues, loved ones, and patients from COVID-19 and its variants. All US-based employees must comply with Alexion's COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Alexion provides exceptions based on applicable state law as well as reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding a legally required exemption or accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

As a leading employer in our industry, Alexion offers a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

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