Legend Biotech · 22 hours ago
Lab Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81K/yr - $107K/yr
8+ years expLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating life-threatening diseases. They are seeking an experienced Lab Manager to oversee lab operations, support R&D activities, and ensure compliance with procedures at their new state-of-the-art laboratory in Philadelphia, PA.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Be responsible for lab operations to support uninterrupted R&D activities on site
Oversee lab set-up, space planning and general cleanliness of the lab
Initiate and act as SME for instrument and LIMS installation and qualification
Set up and own service contracts with manufacturers for analytical equipment
Partner with Warehouse and Logistics for consumable and material ordering, storage and distribution
Actively manage and escort external vendors
Facilitate cold storage management
Serve as a bridge to interact with procurement, finance, IT, Engineering & facilities, Warehouse & Logistics and other functions
Ensure compliance with procedures from other departments where the lab and lab activities are in scope
Create and oversee equipment cleaning program
Partner with Facilities to coordinate timing and lab impacts for maintenance and calibration activities
Coordinate interactions with other R&D sites
Usage and budget planning on lab consumables & Materials
Create response plan for alarms where there is the potential for material impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
8+ years of experience managing R&D lab operation in industry or academic setting with more than 30 scientists
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with multiple key stakeholders
Working experience with MS Office Suite
Excellent record keeping skills
Capable of multi-tasking and great project management skills
Good problem-solving skills and willingness to be accountable when facing the challenges of this new, dynamic and evolving operation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Working experience with LIMS is a plus
Previous experience in the setting of cell therapy research and development is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one
Equity and stock options
Eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, 11 company holidays, and 3 floating holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Company
Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (11)
2023 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750.45M2023-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2022-07-25Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2020-06-05IPO
Leadership Team
Carlos Santos
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bash
President, CARVYKTI
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