Manufacturing Automation Intern

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 Manufacturing Automation Intern as part of the IT team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Automation Intern will support biotech manufacturing and IT automation initiatives focused on improving shop-floor systems, data integration, and operational efficiency. This role provides hands-on exposure to GMP manufacturing environments, automation platforms (MES/MLI/PLC interfaces), and digital manufacturing solutions supporting cell therapy or biologics production.

The intern will collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, and IT teams to support analysis, documentation, testing, and implementation of automation and digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing automation and digital initiatives supporting CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing.
• Assist with requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation from workshops and cross-functional stakeholder discussions.
• Support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and manufacturing automation–related data integrations.
• Assist with system documentation, including URS, FRS, and test scripts, in compliance with GxP requirements.
• Support system testing, validation activities, and master data management.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, and executive summaries to communicate project status and outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, MSAT, and Engineering teams.
• Make day-to-day decisions related to task prioritization, data analysis, and documentation under guidance from the project lead or manager.
• Recommend process improvements, data corrections, and automation enhancements based on analysis and observations.
• Escalate risks, data discrepancies, or system issues to senior team members in a timely manner. 

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Automation, Chemical, Biomedical, or Industrial Engineering
• Exposure to manufacturing systems such as MES, automation platforms, or data integration tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for documentation, analysis, and presentations.
• Basic understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or manufacturing automation systems.
• Familiarity with data handling, master data management, and system integrations.  

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Benefits

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.