QA Shop Floor Specialist at Legend Biotech

Raritan, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree required in Life Sciences or Engineering
  • 0-2+ years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience
  • Relevant working experience in an aseptic manufacturing facility, preferably in quality assurance, manufacturing compliance, clinical quality, technical operations or cell therapy
  • Experience with quality support in clinical manufacture is preferred
  • Flexible to work on weekends, as needed
  • Mobile and able to independently transport themselves between various sites/locations
  • Frequently required to communicate with coworkers
  • Regularly required to stand; walk; climb, bend and stoop; and reach with hands and arms
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs
  • Report to work on-time
  • Duties required to be performed on-site at manufacturing facility
  • Distance visual acuity of at least 20/30 (Snellen) in both eyes without corrective lenses or visual acuity corrected to 20/30 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses
  • Color Perception both eyes 5 slides out of 8
  • Practice good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrate positive team-oriented approach in the daily execution of procedures
  • Promote and work within a team environment
  • Learn new skills, procedures and processes as assigned by management and continue to develop professionally

Responsibilities

  • Provide Quality oversight of all aspects of the cell therapy clinical manufacturing process
  • Supervise manufacturing and manufacturing support activities for cGMP compliance through spot checks/internal audits
  • Collaborate with site personnel to provide guidance and determine immediate path forward for manufacturing issues
  • Real time review of all documentation, and reporting, in support of process unit operations, in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Review, revise, or draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Support on process aseptic process simulations of the processes to ensure sterility of the product/process is not compromised
  • Support material release in SAP for In-house reagents
  • Strive to reduce non-conformances in supported areas by proactively driving compliance
  • Support Investigations team by providing quality and compliance input for continuous improvement and remediations
  • Serve as a backup for approving printed labels and documents prior to use on the manufacturing floor
  • Utilize multiple electronic quality systems, batch records and SAP
  • Work in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete tasks required to meet business objectives
  • Aseptically gown / practice aseptic behavior in controlled areas
  • Provide QA shop floor support for extended periods of time
  • Support regulatory inspections and audits as needed
  • Consistently perform tasks in adherence with safety policies, quality systems, and cGMP requirements, as well as according to state and federal regulatory requirements
  • Exposure to and handling of biological materials and hazardous chemicals
  • Attend departmental and other scheduled meetings
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

cGMP
GDP
SOP
SAP
Aseptic Gowning
Internal Audits
Batch Records
Quality Oversight
Electronic Quality Systems
Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Legend Biotech

Develops and commercializes cell therapies

About Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech develops and commercializes cell therapies aimed at treating serious diseases, particularly cancers like hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Their approach is technology agnostic, allowing them to explore various methods to find effective treatments. The company operates in the personalized medicine sector, focusing on discovering, developing, and bringing new therapies to market. They generate revenue through licensing and selling their therapies, including CAR-T therapies, which involve modifying a patient's cells to combat cancer. Legend Biotech emphasizes transparency with investors, regularly updating them on financial results and business developments.

Franklin Township, New JerseyHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$146.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from Amgen's Imdelltra may impact CAR-T therapy focus.
Collaboration with Multiply Labs may face technological challenges, delaying production timelines.
Financial strain from new R&D facility could affect operational focus if advancements lag.

Differentiation

Legend Biotech focuses on novel cell therapies for oncology, including CAR-T and NK cells.
The company is technology agnostic, exploring multiple platforms for effective cancer treatments.
Legend Biotech's CARVYKTI® is the first BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapy approved for second-line use.

Upsides

Recent FDA and European approvals for CARVYKTI® expand its market reach in multiple myeloma.
New R&D facility in Philadelphia boosts innovation in next-generation cell therapies.
Alan Bash's appointment could accelerate CARVYKTI®'s growth and market penetration.

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