Cell Process Development 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 self-motivated and technically competent Co-op who wants to learn and explore in the field of cell and gene therapy from July through December 2026. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Cell Process Development Team to support the design, development, and characterization of processes and technologies related to hematopoietic stem & progenitor cells (HSPCs). The candidate will specifically support process development experiments and other activities for hematology drug product manufacturing process which will involve the execution of experiments and data compilation and analysis to define the robustness range of critical process parameters.

Responsibilities:

• Apply mammalian cell culture and non-viral transduction techniques to conduct process development and process characterization activities to advance Beam’s ex vivo hematology pipeline.

• Aid in the execution of stem cell isolations and production of HSPC from primary donors.

• Perform cellular characterization assays to monitor process performance and product quality.

• Assist team in day-to-day lab activities.

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate data records using internal electronic lab notebook.

• Summarize and present studies at internal group meetings.

Qualifications:

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Chemical, Mechanical, Bio- Engineering or other related discipline.

• Prior experience with or understanding of aseptic mammalian cell culturing desirable.

• Experience with statistical software and statistical data analysis desirable.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture and work in a matrixed team environment.

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program and maintain their student status throughout the duration of the co-op to be eligible.

Hourly pay will will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

Co-op Hourly Pay Range
$23—$30 USD