Technical Operations Co-Op

Company Overview:

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

Position Overview: 

Beam is seeking a highly talented and motivated engineering or science student interested in a career in biopharmaceutical manufacturing to join our Technical Operations team from January through June 2027 as a co-op.  The Technical Operations co-op will be responsible for supporting the cross-functional validation teams that demonstrate newly developed gene editing equipment and manufacturing processes work as intended by Beam and as required by government agencies (including FDA) for the benefit of patients. Support activities will include learning about and obtaining scientific/ technical information related to manufacturing equipment and processes to ensure integrity of data included in Technical Operations protocols and reports. As a part of these cross-functional teams, the candidate will have the opportunity to interact with various functions involved with supporting the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, including R&D (process and analytical development), Manufacturing, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT), Quality (both Quality Control and Quality Assurance), Supply Chain, and Procurement to help the candidate explore potential career options in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.   

Responsibilities: 

• Develop an understanding of Beam’s gene editing manufacturing equipment, technologies, and processes supporting both hematology and liver programs.
• Review and verify technical and scientific data included in risk assessments, protocols, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and data integrity in support of project timelines and milestones.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and any identified issues from verification activities to cross-functional teams through written summaries, presentations, and verbal updates, supporting timely resolution and project milestones.