Associate Scientist, MSAT (Cell & Gene Therapy)

The role

This role combines cell therapy manufacturing studies with basic lab operations. You will support automated instrument workflow studies and manage inventory and availability of materials in a GMP-regulated environment.

What you will do

• Perform cell culture enrichment, maintenance and analytical assays using cell therapy manufacturing processes, automated platforms, and instruments.
• Manage the full ordering lifecycle via designated lab inventory platforms.
• Process material requests and track shipments.
• Operate advanced automated instruments.
• Maintain real-time inventory.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field
• 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 lab inventory software featuring barcoding, real-time tracking, and automated reorder workflows
• Knowledge of cell therapy manufacturing materials is required

Nice to have

• master’s degree
• CAR-T, stem cell, or autologous/allogeneic therapies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
• eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
• paid time off policy including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• legal assistance
• supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• voluntary commuter benefits
• family planning and care resources
• well-being initiatives and peer-to-peer recognition programs

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify

About the company

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, the company advances cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies.