MSAT Automation Associate Scientist – Cell Therapy Ops

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 83,711 - 104,637; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Legend Biotech in Somerset, NJ is seeking an Associate Scientist, Global MSAT Automation to join the Global Manufacturing & Technology team. The role blends cell therapy manufacturing studies with basic lab operations, supporting automated instrument workflows and inventory management in a GMP environment.

You will work cross-functionally with automation development and procurement, upholding aseptic techniques and real-time material tracking to keep the automation lab running smoothly and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related life sciences field (master’s preferred).
• 2+ years hands-on experience in cell therapy manufacturing operations or GMP biologics/cell manufacturing development (CAR-T, stem cell, or autologous/allogeneic therapies strongly preferred).
• High proficiency in aseptic techniques within a Grade B cleanroom environment.
• Working knowledge of cold-chain logistics, short-shelf-life material handling, and storage optimization.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, high-throughput setting.
• Experience ordering and managing materials specific to cell therapy manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with lab inventory software featuring barcoding, real-time tracking, and automated reorder workflows.

Responsibilities

• Cell Therapy Processing Support — Perform cell culture enrichment, maintenance and analytical assays using cell therapy manufacturing processes, automated platforms, and instruments.
• Ordering & Procurement — Manage the full ordering lifecycle via designated lab inventory platforms, including processing material requests, and tracking shipments.

Skills

Cell culture

GMP operations

Aseptic technique

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Tools

Lab inventory software

Barcode systems

Job description

Legend Biotech in Somerset, NJ is seeking an Associate Scientist, Global MSAT Automation to join the Global Manufacturing & Technology team. The role blends cell therapy manufacturing studies with basic lab operations, supporting automated instrument workflows and inventory management in a GMP environment.

You will work cross-functionally with automation development and procurement, upholding aseptic techniques and real-time material tracking to keep the automation lab running smoothly and