Lab Operations & Sample Management Specialist

Legend Biotech USA; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Biotech is seeking a Lab Support Specialist for the Research & Development team based in Somerset, NJ. The role supports daily laboratory operations, manages samples, equipment, records, inventory, and supplies while assisting scientists and staff with testing activities.

The position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, safety/EHS, and regulatory requirements, and accurate documentation to maintain an audit-ready laboratory environment. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field preferred.
• Previous laboratory or healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety practices.
• Familiarity with LIMS and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety regulations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to follow SOPs, safety regulations, EHS guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, track, and document samples in LIMS.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, software, IT systems, and 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.
• Support sample receipt, labeling, logging, processing, testing setup, chain of custody/identity, and LIMS documentation.
• Coordinate with Biosample Management and warehouse teams for patient sample handling, shipments, inventory tracking, and documentation.
• Operate, clean, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, software, IT systems, LIMS, and network setups.
• Manage inventory of supplies, reagents, chemicals, and consumables; support ordering and forecasting to prevent operational delays.
• Maintain an audit-ready laboratory by following SOPs and applicable quality, safety, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
• Support safety protocols, chemical and biohazard waste management, lab cleanliness, organization, and biohazard control.
• Assist scientists and laboratory staff with routine lab activities, reagent preparation, testing support, data recording, discrepancy reporting, and issue escalation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation accuracy

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legend Biotech is seeking a Lab Support Specialist for the Research & Development team based in Somerset, NJ. The role supports daily laboratory operations, manages samples, equipment, records, inventory, and supplies while assisting scientists and staff with testing activities.

The position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, safety/EHS, and regulatory requirements, and accurate documentation to maintain an audit-ready laboratory environment. Weekend work may be required.