Manufacturing Associate II

Beam Therapeutics; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Beam Therapeutics in RTP, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Associate II to help scale cGMP manufacturing for cell therapy. Reporting to the Supervisor of Manufacturing, you will support multiple GMP production areas and often take the lead on operations, while building strong cross-functional relationships.

The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Life Sciences or Engineering with 4–6 years of relevant experience, plus experience with SAP and Veeva in cell therapy settings, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Life Sciences or Engineering a plus with minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in SAP, Veeva, and Cell Therapy operations strongly preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal written communication skills.
• Results oriented with the ability to demonstrate resiliency, ownership, and drive.
• Team oriented with excellent collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple areas of GMP production, and lead most operations as needed.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships at the site and cross-functionally.
• Manages and maintains training qualifications for assigned operations, operates as lead trainer on most operations.
• Identifies and revises manufacturing documents (Equipment SOPs) as required.
• Drafts change controls as required and manages small projects for area.
• Performs limited CQV required tasks when needed for any new plant expansions or upgrades.
• Operate in up to an ISO 5/Grade B environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Resiliency & ownership

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Life Sciences or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Veeva

Cell Therapy operations

Job description

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 looking for highly energetic Manufacturing Associate II to support scaling of cGMP manufacturing at our RTP site. Reporting to the Supervisor of Manufacturing, the successful candidate will provide manufacturing, operational & technical experience around Cell Therapy. The ideal candidates will have experience in cell or gene therapy, along with demonstrated ability in a GMP environment. They will also possess the ability to successfully interface with multidisciplinary teams and build strong cross-functional relationships in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support multiple areas of GMP production, and lead most operations as needed.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships at the site and cross-functionally.
• Manages and maintains training qualifications for assigned operations, operates as lead trainer on most operations.
• Identifies and revises manufacturing documents (Equipment SOPs) as required.
• Drafts change controls as required and manages small projects for area.
• Performs limited CQV required tasks when needed for any new plant expansions or upgrades.
• Operate in up to an ISO 5/Grade B environment.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Life Sciences or Engineering a plus with minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in SAP, Veeva, and Cell Therapy operations strongly preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal written communication skills.
• Results oriented with the ability to demonstrate resiliency, ownership, and drive.
• Team oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
• Must be able to work onsite daily and willing to have a flexible schedule during peak times, which may include supporting critical operations outside of normal work hours, as needed.

Beam Pay Range

$80,000—$115,000 USD