Lab Support Specialist

Role Overview

The Lab Support Specialist supports daily laboratory operations by managing samples, equipment, records, inventory, and supplies while assisting scientists and laboratory staff with testing activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, safety/EHS, and regulatory requirements, and accurate documentation to maintain an audit-ready laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, process, track, and document samples in LIMS.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, software, IT systems, and LIMS readiness.
• Manage supplies, reagents, chemicals, ordering, and supply forecasting.
• Support SOP compliance, audit readiness, EHS standards, and waste management.
• Coordinate with Biosample Management, warehouse teams, scientists, and lab staff.
• Support sample receipt, labeling, logging, processing, testing setup, chain of custody/identity, and LIMS documentation.
• Coordinate with Biosample Management and warehouse teams for patient sample handling, shipments, inventory tracking, and documentation.
• Operate, clean, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, software, IT systems, LIMS, and network setups.
• Manage inventory of supplies, reagents, chemicals, and consumables; support ordering and forecasting to prevent operational delays.
• Maintain an audit-ready laboratory by following SOPs and applicable quality, safety, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
• Support safety protocols, chemical and biohazard waste management, lab cleanliness, organization, and biohazard control.
• Assist scientists and laboratory staff with routine lab activities, reagent preparation, testing support, data recording, discrepancy reporting, and issue escalation.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field preferred.
• Previous laboratory or healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety practices.
• Familiarity with LIMS and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety regulations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to follow SOPs, safety regulations, EHS guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Accurate specimen handling, tracking, and recordkeeping.
• Effective time management, multitasking, and prioritization.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer, Microsoft Office, LIMS, and data entry skills.
• Work in a clinical, research, pharmaceutical, or diagnostic laboratory.
• May require standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• May involve handling biological specimens and hazardous materials following safety guidelines.
• Weekend work may be required, up to 10% of the time.

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Pay and benefits

The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.

Benefits and Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays.

Additional voluntary 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 voluntary 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.

Pay Range (Base Pay)

$63,298—$83,077 USD

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.