Receptionist

Legend Biotech USA, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Biotech in Somerset, NJ seeks a professional Receptionist to join the Administrative team and support site operations.

You will greet visitors, manage badges, answer calls, handle mail, assist with snacks and catering, and help maintain an organized, secure reception area. This on-site role emphasizes customer service, confidentiality, and teamwork across functions, reporting to Legend Biotech Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous receptionist/Office service experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and friendly presentation and customer service.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with employees and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct visitors, and manage the visitor badge process.
• Direct calls and voicemails to the appropriate departments.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and packages.
• Assist with office snacks, coffee, and supplies program.
• Coordinate catering for meetings and events at Somerset (Bridgewater backup).
• Maintain a professional reception area and ensure security protocols.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in-vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking a Receptionist as part of the Administrative team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

Legend Biotech requires the temporary services of a receptionist to assist in executing reception and site services at the Somerset site.

Front Desk & Visitor Management

• Greet, welcome, register, and direct visitors, guests, vendors, and employees in a professional and courteous manner.
• Administer the visitor badge and access process in accordance with site security procedures.
• Monitor visitor activity and ensure appropriate access protocols are followed.
• Monitor security cameras and alarms and promptly **escalate** security or facility-related concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a professional and organized reception area.

Telephone & Communication

• Direct calls and voicemails to the appropriate individual or department.
• Provide general information and assistance to employees, visitors, and callers as appropriate, and **escalate** as necessary.

Mail & Office Support

• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages to employees and departments.
• Assist with outgoing mail and package distribution as needed.
• Support general administrative activities and office operations assigned.

Snack Program & Office Supplies

• Assist with administering the office coffee, snacks, and office supplies programs.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock, communicate replenishment needs and order replacement items.
• Support coordination with vendors and service providers as needed.

Catering & Meeting Support

• Support catering requests for meetings and events at the Somerset office. Offer back-up at the Bridgewater location.
• Coordinate catering orders based on meeting requirements, attendance, timing, and location.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and setting up catering for meetings and events.
• Ensure catering areas are properly prepared prior to meetings.
• Assist with breakdown and cleanup following meetings and events.

General Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to employees, visitors, and guests.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling information and site activities.
• Follow established company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and security protocols.
• Perform other departmental duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Team & service orientated mindset

Position will report to and receive operational direction and oversight from Legend Biotech Hiring Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous receptionist/Office service experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and friendly presentation and customer service.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with employees and cross-functional teams.

These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.

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