Intern, FFBA Analytical Development
Legend Biotech US
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Intern to join Functional, Flow Cytometry and BioAnalytics team within our empowered Analytical Development organization. The intern will focus on establishing procedures for sample ascension and work closely with scientists to facilitate data collection for in house testing. The intern will assist in laboratory testing, collaborate on data analysis and documentation, and observe both routine and development-focused testing. The intern will also perform routine laboratory activities, including inventory maintenance, cell culture, and assist in basic testing.
Job description
Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Intern to join Functional, Flow Cytometry and BioAnalytics team within our empowered Analytical Development organization. The intern will focus on establishing procedures for sample ascension and work closely with scientists to facilitate data collection for in house testing. The intern will assist in laboratory testing, collaborate on data analysis and documentation, and observe both routine and development-focused testing. The intern will also perform routine laboratory activities, including inventory maintenance, cell culture, and assist in basic testing.
Key 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 routine testing of non-critical samples.
- Perform routine laboratory activities, like equipment calibration, cleaning, and general laboratory upkeep.
- Assist in the creation of accurate Electronic Laboratory Notebook entries and LIMS sample templates.
- This is a closely mentored role, and most decisions about planning and execution will require collaboration, consensus and alignment with senior scientists.
Requirements
- A rising Senior university student matriculating towards a degree in biology, biochemistry, chemical or bio engineering, immunology, molecular biology or related field, or graduate student pursuing an MS in biology, biochemistry, chemical or bio engineering, immunology, molecular biology or related field.
- Laboratory experience commensurate with coursework completed.
- Experience as a researcher in an academic laboratory is preferred.
- Knowledge of BSL2 best practices and handling biohazardous materials.
- Candidate must have completed coursework such as Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Organic Chemistry, or other upper level biology, immunology or chemical biology curriculum.
- Microsoft office suite.
- GraphPad Prism, other data analysis tools (PowerBI, JMP, R).
- Strong written and verbal English skills are required.
Requirements
- Rising Senior university student matriculating towards a degree in biology, biochemistry, chemical or bio engineering, immunology, molecular biology or related field, or graduate student pursuing an MS in biology, biochemistry, chemical or bio engineering, immunology, molecular biology or related field
- Laboratory experience commensurate with coursework completed
- Experience as a researcher in an academic laboratory is preferred
- Knowledge of BSL2 best practices and handling biohazardous materials
- Completed coursework such as Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Organic Chemistry, or other upper level biology, immunology or chemical biology curriculum
- Microsoft office suite
- GraphPad Prism, other data analysis tools (PowerBI, JMP, R)
- Strong written and verbal English skills are required
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.