Associate Scientist, MSAT (Cell & Gene Therapy)

About the Role

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, working cross-functionally with automation development teams and procurement, and upholding the highest standards of GMP compliance and aseptic techniques.

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.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $83,711 USD - $104,637 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

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 policy including vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans.
• Voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.

Note: Benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.