Lab Support Specialist

The role

The Lab Support Specialist supports daily laboratory operations by managing samples, equipment, records, inventory, and supplies. This person assists scientists and laboratory staff with testing activities and maintains an audit-ready laboratory environment.

What you will do

• Receive, process, track, and document samples in LIMS.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, software, IT systems, and LIMS readiness.
• Manage supplies, reagents, chemicals, ordering, and supply forecasting.
• Support SOP compliance, audit readiness, EHS standards, and waste management.
• Coordinate with Biosample Management, warehouse teams, scientists, and lab staff.
• Support sample receipt, labeling, logging, processing, testing setup, chain of custody/identity, and LIMS documentation.
• Operate, clean, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, software, IT systems, LIMS, and network setups.
• Manage inventory of supplies, reagents, chemicals, and consumables.
• Maintain an audit-ready laboratory by following SOPs and applicable quality, safety, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist scientists and laboratory staff with routine lab activities, reagent preparation, testing support, data recording, discrepancy reporting, and issue escalation.

Required qualifications

• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety practices.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety regulations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to follow SOPs, safety regulations, EHS guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Accurate specimen handling, tracking, and recordkeeping.
• Effective time management, multitasking, and prioritization.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer, Microsoft Office, LIMS, and data entry skills.
• Work in a clinical, research, pharmaceutical, or diagnostic laboratory.
• May require standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Nice to have

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field
• Previous laboratory or healthcare experience
• Familiarity with LIMS and Microsoft Office

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 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 the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies.