R&D Applications Specialist

The role

The R&D Applications Specialist assists in the operation of laboratory IT capabilities and R&D systems. This role involves the maintenance, implementation, and enhancement of applications used in R&D laboratories.

What you will do

• Administrate and maintain Equipment/Asset Platform, LIMS/ELN, and other lab applications.
• Configure and enhance BMRAM and LabVantage LIMS/ELN systems.
• Create and maintain master data and static data in lab systems.
• Troubleshoot instrument software and connectivity between computers and instruments.
• Provision user accounts on standalone and networked equipment and scientific software.
• Collaborate with laboratory, manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure system requirements.
• Test changes and enhancements through dry runs, system tests, and user acceptance tests.
• Implement processes to improve compliance and efficiency of laboratory testing operations.
• Execute and document change control.
• Author, revise, and review procedural documents like SOPs and WIs.

Required qualifications

• BS degree
• 3-5 years experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of laboratory science in the life sciences industry
• Understanding of GxP software administration and configuration
• Installing, configuring and supporting systems and applications in lab environments
• Experience with direct customer/user interaction, including training
• Experience supporting standalone or enterprise computerized systems and/or applications
• Commitment to Quality
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple complex projects with independent action and initiative
• Demand Management Skills
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira, or similar)

Nice to have

• preferably in cell therapy space

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 three (3) months of employment
• paid time off including vacation, personal, 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

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Participation in the E-Verify program

About the company

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