Scientist

Requirements

• MS degree with 4+ years; or PhD degree with 1 year’s prior industry experience in Bioengineering, Virology, Cell biology, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in viral vector production, and characterization.
• Experience with mammalian suspension cell culture, transient transfection, and upstream bioprocess development.
• Strong technical background in molecular biology techniques, including plasmid construction, PCR/qPCR/dPCR based assay, and cell line development.
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute, analyze, and troubleshoot complex experiments in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Experience scaling upstream processes from shake flasks to bioreactor system (up to 50 L preferred).
• Experience supporting gene therapy platform development, preferably involving lentiviral vector applications.
• Basic understanding of upstream process development and their impact on product quality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and recommend next steps.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate experimental records and documenting data using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs) to ensure data traceability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience preparing technical reports and presenting scientific findings to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to learn new technologies and experimental approaches.
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• The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.
• Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.
• Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
• Please note: 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.