Associate Scientist, MSAT (Cell & Gene Therapy)

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.

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, including processing material requests, and tracking shipments.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field, and 2+ years of hands-on experience in cell therapy manufacturing operations or GMP biologics/cell manufacturing development.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid time off policy
• 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
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs