Legend Biotech
Senior Scientist, Analytical Development (FFBA)
$127K–$167K
Somerset, New Jersey, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5–8 years (PhD) or 8–10 years (Master’s).
- Education
- Advanced degree (PhD or Master) in immunology, cell biology, biomedical engineering, or equivalent.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify.
About the job
Develops, qualifies, transfers, and executes analytical assays supporting cell and gene therapy product characterization, release, and stability testing.
What you'll do
- Develop and qualify analytical methods, including potency, purity, safety, flow cytometry, cell-based, and immunoassay methods.
- Transfer assays between collaborators, Analytical Development, QC, and external partners; troubleshoot and collaborate with QC, PD, and Manufacturing.
- Author and review analytical documentation, present scientific data, and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
What they ask for
- PhD or Master’s in immunology, cell biology, biomedical engineering, or equivalent.
- 5–8 years of experience with a PhD or 8–10 years with a Master’s in method development for gene-modified products in analytical development and/or QC in biotech or pharmaceutical settings.
- Expertise in analytical method development and qualification for Vaccine, Biologics, Viral Vector, or CGT.
- Solid understanding of ICH guidelines and regulatory expectations for method development and qualification/validation.
Nice to have
- Late-stage analytical method development and validation; authorship in IND/BLA preparation.
- Compendial method experience; Mandarin is preferred.
Pay
$127,313 — $167,099 USD (base salary)
Tools
ELISA, HPLC, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, PowerBI, FlowJo
AI focus
Requires working knowledge of AI technologies and approved AI tools, responsible use to enhance productivity and decision-making, human oversight of AI-generated outputs, and compliance with organizational AI policies.
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