QA Shop Floor Specialist III
Company: Legend Biotech
Location: Raritan
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
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, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based
immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we
apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of
safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients
worldwide. 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). 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 seeking a QA Shop Floor
Specialist III as part of the Quality Operations team based in
Raritan, New Jersey. Role Overview The QA Shop Floor Specialist is
an exempt level position responsible for the floor quality
oversight of the production of autologous CAR-T products for
clinical trials and commercial operation in a controlled cGMP
cleanroom environment. This position is responsible for quality and
maintaining the highest standards in compliance within company
policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations. Schedule:
Sun-Wed 1 st Shift Key Responsibilities Provide Quality oversight
of all aspects of the cell therapy clinical manufacturing process.
Support manufacturing activities for cGMP compliance through spot
checks/internal audits. Collaborate with site personnel to provide
guidance and determine immediate path forward for manufacturing
quality issues. Review of all documentation, in accordance with
Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Review, revise, or draft
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Support processes that include
aseptic process simulations, Commercial & clinical manufacturing,
miscellaneous runs that are conducted to support manufacturing to
ensure sterility of the product/process is not compromised. Support
batch review & material release in SAP for In-house reagents.
Support Floor Spot-check, audit trail review. 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. Must be able to aseptically gown to Support
Grade B Clean rooms / practice aseptic behavior in controlled
areas. Provide QA shop floor support for extended periods of time.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to tasks mentioned
above. 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. Other duties will be
assigned, as the need arises. Job duties performed routinely
require exposure to and handling of biological materials and
hazardous chemicals. 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. Works in a collaborative
team setting with quality counterparts that include Manufacturing
Operations, Operations Technical Support, Maintenance, Supply Chain
and Planning Requirements Bachelors degree required in Life
Sciences or Engineering. 0-2 years Biotech/Pharmaceutical
experience or equivalent industry experience Must have 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. Needs to be mobile and able to independently
transport themselves between various sites/locations, as dictated
by the essential functions and responsibilities of the position. Is
frequently required to communicate with coworkers. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is 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 are required
to be performed on-site at manufacturing facility. Perform other
duties as assigned. Attend departmental and other scheduled
meetings. 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. Support and contributes to
projects. Assist in troubleshooting issues related to
manufacturing. Technical knowledge within functional units
Demonstrate an understanding of the process in order to properly
perform the assigned tasks. Strong proficiency utilizing relevant
manufacturing applications (SAP), electronic batch records (EBR),
and quality systems. Utilizes tools within MS Office and other
systems to improve business effectiveness. Read and interpret
documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and
logbooks. Review and provide feedback for SOPs. Interpret a variety
of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram. Ability to
deal with complexity across the drug product, the associated
manufacturing process, and the end-to-end supply chain process.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using
whole numbers, common factions, and decimals, Aseptic processing in
ISO 5 clean room and biosafety cabinets. Knowledge of cGMP
regulations and FDA/EU guidance related to manufacturing of
cell-based products as well as knowledge of Good Tissue Practices.
Great attention to detail and ability to follow the procedures. The
candidate must be highly organized and capable of working in a team
environment with a positive attitude under minimal supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability
to summarize and present results, and experience with team-based
collaborations is a must. Must be able to interpret problems and
effectively determine appropriate resolutions that ensure
compliance and minimize risk. Ability to collaborate well with
stakeholders, customers and peers. Must exhibit strong
decision-making ability and think creatively while maintaining
compliance and quality. Must be able to discern the criticality of
issues and to communicate to management regarding complex issues.
Ability to manage conflict and issues that arise with internal or
external customers. LI-BG1 LI-Onsite The anticipated base pay range
is $75,972 - $99,713 USD Benefits We are committed to creating a
workplace where employees can thrive - both professionally and
personally. To attract and retain top talent in a highly
competitive industry, we offer a best-in-class benefits package
that supports well-being, financial stability, and long-term career
growth. Our offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of our
team members and their families, ensuring they feel valued and
supported every step of the way. Highlights include medical,
dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan
with company match that vest fully on day one. Equity and stock
options are available to employees in eligible roles. We offer
eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of
employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation days,
personal days, sick time, 11 company holidays, and 3 floating
holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health
savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term
disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such
as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity
insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, family planning and
care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer
recognition programs - demonstrating our ongoing commitment to
building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and
inspired to do their best work. Please note: These benefits are
offered exclusively to permanent employees. Contract employees are
not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech. EEO Statement It
is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment
opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,
age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related
medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender
expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation,
marital status, military service and veteran status, disability,
genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under
applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Employment
is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause
or notice by the employee or the company. Legend may adjust base
salary or other discretionary compensation at any time based on
individual, team, performance, or market conditions. Legend Biotech
maintains a drug-free workplace.
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