Lab Operations Specialist: Sample & Equipment Support

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave (8 weeks)

Paid time off (vacation/personal/sick/

Job summary

Legend Biotech USA Inc. is seeking a Lab Support Specialist in Somerset, NJ to back daily laboratory operations. The role focuses on managing samples, equipment, records, inventory, and supplies while aiding scientists and staff with testing activities.

You will ensure SOP adherence, safety, and regulatory documentation to maintain an audit-ready lab environment with strong attention to detail.

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.
• Accurate specimen handling, tracking, and recordkeeping.
• Effective time management, multitasking, and prioritization.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and written/verbal communication skills.

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

SOP compliance

Teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Safety practices

Education

Biology/Chemistry/Medical Laboratory Science degree

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legend Biotech USA Inc. is seeking a Lab Support Specialist in Somerset, NJ to back daily laboratory operations. The role focuses on managing samples, equipment, records, inventory, and supplies while aiding scientists and staff with testing activities.

You will ensure SOP adherence, safety, and regulatory documentation to maintain an audit-ready lab environment with strong attention to detail.