Operations and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) 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 Operations/EHS Co-Op to join our growing TechOps team from June through December 2026. The Operations/EHS Co-Op will serve as an integral part of group that enables Beam’s cutting-edge science. They will be responsible for supporting the Operations team in day-to-day management of our office and lab facilities, learning all the myriad systems that run behind the scenes.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to all aspects of Lab Operations/Facility/EHS development, including:

• Support Beam’s on-going laboratory operations with an emphasis on supporting the procurement of lab consumables, lab gases, and vendor coordination (both onsite teams as well as equipment repairs, certifications and routine maintenance).

• Triage and respond to work order requests.

• Assist the facilities organization with moves, organization of common spaces, relocations, and event set up.

• Participate in enhancement of Beam’s Contractor Safety policies through use of various electronic platforms and coordination with vendors. Support onsite EHS activities and collaborate with site safety representatives.

• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows.

• Help with alarm response including equipment, cold storage, and life safety.

• Maintain active list of furniture and office infrastructure repair needs. Procure quotes for common repairs/replacements for future needs.

• Support front desk operations including inventorying and stocking printer stations and registering visitors.

• Additional tasks as required.

Potential Projects:

• Update/maintain SOPs, WIs, etc. in Veeva with a focus on SOPs for shipping.

• Revitalize Operations SharePoint and shared document libraries.

• Gather and analyze Ops team metrics from 2025.

• Develop a database of equipment that contain lasers and assign appropriate risk levels through collaboration with the EHS and Operations teams.

• Assist with Job Hazard Analydis (JHA)/risk management, including associating current equipment lists with JHAs required during service or preventative maintenance activities.

• Aid EHS in unlocking underutilized electronic resources intended to support onsite activities including developing dashboards and training, tracking KPIs, and updating content.

Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks including working with confidential information.

• Capability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment, and deliver on the most critical assignments on time.

• Must have a positive "can do" attitude, be a consummate team player, and show excellent judgment and a strong willingness to participate and help others.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Required.

• Must be able to work onsite 5 days per week.

• Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program and maintain their student status throughout the duration of the internship/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—$34 USD