Associate Scientist, MSAT (Cell & Gene Therapy)
About The Position
Legend Biotech is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Associate Scientist to join its Global MSAT Automation team in Somerset, New Jersey. The role combines cell therapy manufacturing studies with basic laboratory operations, supporting automated instrument workflow studies and managing the inventory and availability of materials in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated environment. The Associate Scientist helps keep the cell therapy manufacturing automation laboratory running smoothly by operating automated instruments, maintaining real-time inventory, and working cross-functionally with automation development teams and procurement. The role requires adherence to GMP compliance and aseptic techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology, or a related life sciences field.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in cell therapy manufacturing operations or GMP biologics/cell manufacturing development.
- High proficiency in aseptic techniques within a Grade B cleanroom environment.
- Working knowledge of cold-chain logistics, short-shelf-life material handling, and storage optimization.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, high-throughput setting.
- Experience ordering and managing materials specific to cell therapy manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with laboratory inventory software featuring barcoding, real-time tracking, and automated reorder workflows.
- Knowledge of cell therapy manufacturing materials.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with CAR-T, stem cell, or autologous/allogeneic therapies.
Responsibilities
- Perform cell culture enrichment, maintenance, and analytical assays using cell therapy manufacturing processes, automated platforms, and instruments.
- Manage the full ordering lifecycle through designated laboratory inventory platforms, including processing material requests and tracking shipments.
- Manage inventory and material availability for cell therapy manufacturing operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment.
- Paid time off including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Legal assistance.
- Supplemental plans including pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Voluntary commuter benefits.
- Family planning and care resources.
- Well-being initiatives.
- Peer-to-peer recognition programs.
- Performance-based bonus and/or equity for eligible roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
