LAR Technician IV, Study Support

This is what you will do:
The LAR Technician IV will be an active member of the in-vivo Study Support team. You will collaborate with Study Support Lead to drive on site in-vivo studies. In this role you implement Study Support within the Rare Disease Unit (RDU). This position will work with vivarium management, LAR staff, scientific staff, the attending veterinarian and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Provide technical support services supporting in-vivo protocol activities. You will also use your animal husbandry skills to assist care staff in routine vivarium activities.
You will be responsible for:

• Conducting on site In-vivo studies through study organization, dosing, sampling, and handling animal models in support of protocol activities.
• Daily animal health and welfare observations in adherence to Alexion Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and animal use protocols.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of relevant documentation and recording of electronic data.
• Attend project team meetings and share experimental data as needed
• Assist with storage, accurate handling, use, and record keeping of study formulations.
• Assist with husbandry tasks when needed, including daily animal health and welfare checks, cage changes, room sanitations, and cage wash responsibilities.
• Assists with the receipt, stocking and maintenance of supply inventory as needed.
• Assist with inspection readiness.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

You will need to have:

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively
• Great Teammate, able to work in a cross-functional global environment!
• Accountability in exercising judgement and understanding the impact of any decisions.
• Able to lead multiple and multifaceted tasks and prioritize workload with attention to detail.
• Able to effectively present information and assist in education of others.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess a positive, adaptable, and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to anticipate problems and proactively work to minimize their impact
• Cross-functional collaborations within research departments, product development, clinical supply, EHS, facilities and with external partners.
• Self-motivated and interested working in a complex environment
• Be willing to work a 40hr week with weekend and holiday requirements on a rotational basis.

We would prefer for you to have:

• BS degree
• 3 or more years of direct technical experience within the research laboratory environment.
• AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level; LATg preferred.
• Experience in rodent handling, genotyping, dose administration by multiple routes, tissue/blood sampling and necropsy.

Expectation of working in the office 4 days a week statement: When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of four days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Date Posted
25-Mar-2024
Closing Date
30-May-2024Alexion 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 provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.
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