Legend Biotech · 9 hours ago
Immuno-oncology Intern
Piscataway, NJ
Internship
Onsite
InternLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating life-threatening diseases. They are seeking an Immuno-oncology Intern to evaluate the functional and cytotoxic potential of CAR-T cells and other immune cells using various assays.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Perform transfection for virus production and conduct ELISA- or flow cytometry-based virus titration
Conduct PBMC transduction and functional evaluation
Carry out multiple assays, including cytokine analysis
Perform tumor killing assays using Incucyte or flow cytometry
Analyze and interpret experimental data, present results to the manager, and share findings in group meetings
Work under the supervision of the manager and senior team members
Independently carry out routine experimental work, basic data analysis, and documentation according to established protocols
Suggest technical approaches or troubleshooting ideas, but all experimental plans, data interpretation, and project decisions require review and approval by the manager or designated mentor
Decisions related to project scope, timelines, resources, or strategic direction will remain under management oversight
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology or a related field
Lab experience and good practice of basic techniques (e.g., pipetting, microscopy, cell culture)
Familiarity or conceptual understanding of transfection/transduction, flow cytometry, ELISA, and other immunoassays
Understanding of biological concepts and interests related to the internship focus (e.g., genetics, immunology, cell and molecular biology)
Strong communication and teamwork skills as well as analytical and problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail for lab work and data recording
Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Graphpad Prism, R, Python)
Preferred
Languages preferred: English & Mandarin
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company 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.
Founded in 2014
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (30)
2024 (11)
2023 (14)
2022 (7)
2021 (6)
2020 (13)
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
Recent News
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