Associate Scientist, MSAT (Cell & Gene Therapy)
Legend Biotech US
Summary
Legend Biotech is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Associate Scientist to join our Global MSAT Automation team. This role combines cell therapy manufacturing studies with basic lab operations, supporting automated instrument workflow studies and managing inventory and availability of materials in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated environment.
Job description
Role Overview
Legend Biotech is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Associate Scientist to join our Global MSAT Automation team. This role combines cell therapy manufacturing studies with basic lab operations, supporting automated instrument workflow studies and managing inventory and availability of materials in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated environment.
You will play a critical part in keeping our cell therapy manufacturing automation lab running smoothly. From operating advanced automated instruments to maintaining real-time inventory, you will work cross-functionally with automation development teams and procurement, upholding the highest standards of GMP compliance and aseptic techniques.
Key Responsibilities
- Cell Therapy Processing Support — Perform cell culture enrichment, maintenance and analytical assays using cell therapy manufacturing processes, automated platforms, and instruments.
- Ordering & Procurement — Manage the full ordering lifecycle via designated lab inventory platforms, including processing material requests, and tracking shipments. Knowledge of cell therapy manufacturing materials is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field (master’s preferred).
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in cell therapy manufacturing operations or GMP biologics/cell manufacturing development (CAR-T, stem cell, or autologous/allogeneic therapies strongly preferred).
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field
- Master’s degree preferred
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in cell therapy manufacturing operations or GMP biologics/cell manufacturing development
- CAR-T, stem cell, or autologous/allogeneic therapies strongly preferred
- 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
Benefits
- Performance-Based Bonus
- Equity
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Legal Assistance
- Commuter Benefits
- Family Planning Resources
- Well-Being Initiatives
Company overview
Legend Biotech is a global, commercial-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced cell therapies. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, the company was founded in 2014 and has grown to become a leader in the cell therapy space with over 2,600 employees worldwide. Legend Biotech focuses on innovative cellular immunotherapy platforms, including autologous and allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies, natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapies, and non-gene-editing universal CAR-T technologies. The company's flagship product, CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel), developed in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, is a BCMA-directed CAR-T therapy approved for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. With a robust pipeline of 11 investigational therapies spanning multiple disease areas, Legend Biotech operates research and development facilities across the United States, Europe, and China, maintaining a strong commitment to transforming patient care through cutting-edge cellular therapies.