Lead Scientist, Lentiviral Upstream Process Development

Legendcareers; New Jersey; On-site; USD 146,410 - 192,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Legend Biotech in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Principal Scientist, Lentivirus Upstream Process Development. This role involves designing and optimizing production processes for lentiviral vectors.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD and 8+ years of experience in biotechnology, along with expertise in GMP manufacturing and team leadership. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay range of $146,410 — $192,164 USD are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical process development.
• Deep technical hands-on experience in viral vector production.
• Strong troubleshooting and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize upstream production processes for lentiviral vectors.
• Direct translation of bench-scale processes to GMP manufacturing.
• Communicate potential issues and solutions to senior leaders.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture (HEK293, HEK293T)

Bioreactor scale-up and scale-down

Process development

GMP manufacturing knowledge

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Virology, or Molecular Biology

Job description

Legend Biotech in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Principal Scientist, Lentivirus Upstream Process Development. This role involves designing and optimizing production processes for lentiviral vectors.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD and 8+ years of experience in biotechnology, along with expertise in GMP manufacturing and team leadership. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay range of $146,410 — $192,164 USD are offered.