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Exploratory Technology Intern
CompanyLegend Biotech US
LocationPhiladelphia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 22, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform laboratory experiments under the guidance of a mentor and prepare experimental plans while maintaining accurate laboratory records. They will also present research progress during various sessions and contribute to study reports.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2320
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Legend Biotech is a global, commercial-stage biotechnology company developing and manufacturing novel therapies. We explore and apply innovative technologies to deliver cutting-edge options for patients around the world.
Our corporate headquarters is located in Somerset, NJ, and our manufacturing footprint includes facilities in the United States, China and the Belgium.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.2;"> </p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Legend Biotech is seeking an <strong>Exploratory Technology Intern </strong>as part of the <strong>Exploratory Technology </strong>team based in <strong>Philadelphia, PA</strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Exploratory Technology Intern will gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge research within a leading cell therapy organization. Working alongside experienced and highly accomplished scientists, the intern will learn how innovative cell therapy products are designed, engineered, and developed within the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to laboratory and project-based learning, the intern will participate in journal clubs and group discussions, providing further opportunities to explore scientific literature and engage with ongoing research initiatives.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform laboratory experiments under the guidance and supervision of the assigned mentor.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare experimental plans, maintain accurate laboratory records, and contribute to study reports with mentor oversight.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Present research progress and findings during lunch-and-learn sessions, lab meetings, and the final internship presentation.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The intern will be selected based on technical competency, motivation, and professional attributes. Key considerations include proficiency in basic wet‑lab skills, willingness to learn advanced techniques, and ability to follow guidance while maintaining accurate records.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Candidates who demonstrate curiosity, passion for scientific research, and strong work ethics—such as diligence, reliability, and honesty—will be prioritized. The final decision will be made jointly by the mentor and project team to ensure alignment with project needs and team culture. </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Requirements</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Undergraduate student majoring in biology, biomedicine, bioengineering or related area.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The student should possess fundamental wet-lab skills, including cell culture, cell passaging, flow cytometry, and basic molecular biology techniques. Experience with assays such as ELISA, cytokine profiling using MSD, or ddPCR is preferred.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We seek a student who is intellectually curious, passionate about scientific research and drug development, and motivated to pursue a long-term career in this field.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The ideal candidate is diligent, reliable, and honest, with the ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and consistently meet expectations. </span></li>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Benefits include 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 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contract employees are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.</strong></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>EEO Statement</strong></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 1.2;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">For information related to our privacy policy, please review: <a href="https://legendbiotech.com/privacy-policy-2/" target="_blank">Legend Biotech Privacy Policy.</a></span></div></div>
Key Skills
Cell CultureCell PassagingFlow CytometryMolecular Biology TechniquesELISACytokine ProfilingddPCRWet-Lab SkillsScientific ResearchDrug DevelopmentDiligenceReliabilityHonestyCuriosityMotivation
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