Lab Operations & Compliance Specialist

Legend Biotech US; New Jersey; On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Legend Biotech US seeks a Lab Support Specialist to join the Research & Development team in Somerset, NJ. You will manage samples, equipment, records, inventories, and supplies while assisting scientists with testing activities.

Role requires attention to detail, SOP adherence, and documentation accuracy in a fast-paced lab environment. Weekend work may be required; PPE use is standard.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, or related field preferred.
• Previous laboratory or healthcare experience preferred.
• Familiarity with LIMS and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, track, and document samples in LIMS.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, software, IT systems, LIMS readiness.
• Manage supplies, reagents, chemicals, ordering, and supply forecasting.
• Support SOP compliance, audit readiness, EHS standards, and waste management.
• Coordinate with biosample management, warehouse teams, scientists, and lab staff.
• Operate, clean, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment and network setups.
• Maintain an audit-ready laboratory by following SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist scientists with routine lab activities, data recording, and issue escalation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in biology/chemistry/MLS

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legend Biotech US seeks a Lab Support Specialist to join the Research & Development team in Somerset, NJ. You will manage samples, equipment, records, inventories, and supplies while assisting scientists with testing activities.

Role requires attention to detail, SOP adherence, and documentation accuracy in a fast-paced lab environment. Weekend work may be required; PPE use is standard.