Intern, FFBA Analytical Development

Legend Biotech • Somerset, NJ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legend Biotech is seeking an FFBA Analytical Development Intern to join the Functional, Flow Cytometry and BioAnalytics team within its Analytical Development organization. Based in Somerset, New Jersey, the intern will help establish procedures for sample ascension and work with scientists to support data collection for in-house testing. The role includes assisting with laboratory testing, data analysis, and documentation, while observing routine and development-focused testing. Routine laboratory work may include inventory maintenance, cell culture, and basic testing. This is a closely mentored role; planning and execution decisions are generally made in collaboration with senior scientists.

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company developing cell therapies for serious diseases. The company’s research includes CAR-T, TCR-T, NK cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms. It collaborates with Johnson & Johnson to develop and commercialize CARVYKTI®.

Requirements

• Be a rising senior university student pursuing a degree in biology, biochemistry, chemical or bioengineering, immunology, molecular biology, or a related field, or a graduate student pursuing an MS in a related field.
• Have laboratory experience commensurate with coursework completed.
• Know BSL2 best practices and how to handle biohazardous materials.
• Have completed coursework such as biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, organic chemistry, or other upper-level biology, immunology, or chemical biology coursework.
• Have experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Have strong written and verbal English skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a researcher in an academic laboratory.
• Experience with GraphPad Prism or other data analysis tools such as Power BI, JMP, or R.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists to identify pain points in the electronic sample ascension process.
• Develop and draft procedures to streamline and organize sample data and test reporting.
• Observe and assist with routine testing of non-critical samples.
• Perform routine laboratory activities, including equipment calibration, cleaning, and general laboratory upkeep.
• Assist in creating accurate Electronic Laboratory Notebook entries and LIMS sample templates.
• Assist with laboratory testing, data collection, data analysis, and documentation.
• Perform routine laboratory activities such as inventory maintenance, cell culture, and basic testing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern