Operations Support Specialist
Legend Biotech
- Location
- Raritan, New Jersey, United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Salary
- $47.9k/yr
- Posted
- 1h ago
About this role
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.
Legend Biotech is seeking an Operations Support Specialist as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ.
Role Overview
The CAR-T Operations Support Specialist will be part of the Technical Operations team responsible for the production of a personalized cell therapy to support both clinical and commercial requirements in a sterile cGMP environment. Job duties will be performed within a team based on an assigned production shift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform process unit operations (i.e. cell culture, purification, aseptic processing, and cryopreservation) according to standard operating procedures and batch records, while recording production data and information in a clear, concise format.
• Perform tasks on time in a manner consistent with safety policies, quality systems, and cGMP requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality, and work as part of a cross-functional team to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.
• Support the development of manufacturing processes, and will work with others to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within cell therapy Technical Operations.
• Job duties performed routinely require exposure to and handling of biological materials and hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the