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:

You will join a team of dedicated of laboratory support professionals to participate in the development and management of a best-in-class laboratory operations program. You will have the opportunity to leverage and develop your skills in materials management to ensure the procedures for shipment of critical materials and samples are following industry best practices and applicable laws. You will liaise with scientists and support staff under the direction of the supervisor of laboratory operation to ensure shipment requests are tended to in a timely manner. Bring your experience working in a regulated environment as you will manage the shipment of critical materials to our collaborators globally. You will be a key partner for the Bioanalytical, Biomarkers, Diagnostics departments, and other internal stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:

• Scheduling shipments through various preferred couriers
• Physical packaging of samples and other material according to DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations
• Creating or verifying shipment manifests
• Creating customs invoices USDA statements, and Dangerous Goods Declaration forms
• Verifying MSDS or SDS are available in included in shipments as necessary
• Maintaining inventory of shipping supplies and ordering when needed
• Providing daily status updates of all shipments from scheduling to delivery
• Maintaining metrics of shipment activities
• Liaising between clients and couriers to report and resolve complaints

You will need to have:

• A high school diploma or GED is required, or an Associate’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred with 0-2 years of related work experience
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, detail oriented and highly accurate
• Prior experience shipping
• The ability to establish a sound working report and win the trust of and others
• Self-motivated and interested working in a complex environment
• Ability to effectively present information and a willingness to assist others
• High level of proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Smartsheets
• 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; position may require occasional on-site weekend work. In addition, employees in this role must be able, with or without an accommodation to: pass a medical evaluation; wear a respirator while maintaining a tight-fitting seal to the face.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• IATA/DOT/IDMG certification

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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