CAR-T Operations Technician
- Ghent
Do you have what it takes to become a Legend in innovative and life-saving cell therapies? Then join our pioneering Operations Team, redefining biotech. Here, every day is an opportunity to contribute to the fight against life-threatening diseases. Looking for a meaningful first job? Look no further!
What can you expect?
The job of a CAR-T Operations Technician is very challenging, and includes the following tasks and responsibilities, among others:
- Conduct CAR-T process operations: You drive daily CAR-T operations in a cleanroom environment (grade A, B, C, D), adhering to the highest quality and safety standards. From cell culture, purification and aseptic processing to cryopreservation, your work supports critical clinical and commercial milestones.
- Quality compliance: You adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch records with precision. Your meticulous recording of production data upholds the quality and safety standards essential for our groundbreaking therapies.
- Cross-functional collaboration: You establish seamless collaborations across multiple departments, including Planning, MS&T, OPEX, QC,… to complete production tasks according to a shift
- Innovation and improvement: You engage in the continuous enhancement of manufacturing processes alongside the MS&T and OPEX teams. Your contributions to process optimizations drive efficiencies within our CAR-T Operations.
- Environmental monitoring: You control and maintain the GMP production areas, focusing on equipment and facility cleanliness and environmental monitoring. Your efforts ensure a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.
- GMP documentation: You diligently complete all required GMP documentation, from batch records to equipment logs, ensuring compliance and traceability. Your attention to detail in this area is paramount for both internal audits and regulatory compliance.
- Operational excellence: You utilize various manufacturing execution systems to support production efficiency. Your ability to navigate and implement systems like eLiMS, MES, and SAP is crucial for streamlining our operations.
Working in an aseptic environment entails that you must also wear sterile clothing. Furthermore, we work in a shift regime, no nights but weekends
Who are we looking for?
This is the ideal first job for people who want to make a career in biotechnology. More important than our wish list below is your drive and enthusiasm to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
- Education: You have a master’s degree in science, bioengineering, biotechnology, pharmacy, or other related discipline or you have a bachelor’s degree and 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience.
- Experience: We offer extensive, in-house training after which you can start working smoothly in your new role.
- Languages: You are fluent in Dutch and English, with a good understanding of the other language. You possess strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strenghts: You are a true people person, with a healthy dose of empathy and strong relational skills. You like to work independently within close-knit and transversal teams, but you are also a true team player. You are also a problem-solver, eager to learn and you know how to set priorities the best.
- Expertise: You can work smoothly with Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
What do we offer?
- A meaningful job, close to your home, with a very nice work-life balance. You work 4 days, then you have 4 days off.
- At Legend Biotech, you find more than a career. We offer you a path to growth, learning and personal development in a warm, supportive and innovative work environment, surrounded by colleagues you can really count on.
- Enjoy the opportunity to work with people from all over the globe. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion and value every voice.
- The opportunity to volunteer for numerous projects and charities, allowing you to develop new skills.
- An indefinite contract and an attractive salary complemented by a comprehensive package of fringe benefits such as additional legal vacation days, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance. And as icing on the cake, you'll also receive annually double vacation pay, an end of year bonus and a performance bonus.
- A lot of fun and informal events.
About Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative and life-saving cell therapies, including treatments for hard-to-treat diseases like cancer.
Since our founding in 2014, we have expanded to over 2,000 employees across six global manufacturing facilities, with our headquarters in New Jersey.
In Ghent, we specialize in producing advanced CAR-T therapies for multiple myeloma, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson.
Want some additional information?
Don't hesitate to contact Hannelore!
Hannelore Dockx
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