Company Information

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. 

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) in 2017. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is starting their Summer Internship program for 2024! The Research and Development team is seeking an Intern for a 10-week Internship Program that will run from June 10th, 2024, to August 16th, 2024. We are looking for students or recent grads who are passionate about helping others and building something that matters.

Role Overview

This is a laboratory-focused role. The intern will collaborate with staff scientists to collect and analyze data as a part of our allogenic cell therapy program.  The intern will handle primary human samples, and will conduct collaborative and independent laboratory experiments.  The intern will perform immunoassays, culture cells, maintain and organize samples, and utilize an Electronic Laboratory Notebook for record keeping.

Key Responsibilities  

• Culture primary human cells and tumor cell lines, and other cell lines as needed. 
• Assist in large-scale primary cell experiments. 
• Perform immunoassays and immunocytological studies.
• Create and maintain accurate electronic notebook entries.
• Assist in the implementation of LIMS for laboratory sample management and data integrity.

Requirements

• Rising sophomore, junior or senior in biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioengineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, safe handling of sterile materials, immunology and CAR-T technology is required.
• Experience culturing cells is preferred.
• Experience with LIMS or other electronic records system is preferred. 

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.