Quality Co-op

Beam Therapeutics; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Beam Therapeutics is seeking a Quality Co-op to join the Quality team from January through June 2027. The role offers rotations in Document Control and Supplier Management, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to support GMP-compliant quality systems.

The co-op is hybrid, onsite 4–5 days per week, and requires enrollment in a degree-granting program. Hourly pay ranges from $23 to $30 USD, based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BA in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Prior industry internship or academic lab-based research experience preferred.
• Solid academic foundation in science and laboratory coursework (biology/chemistry, etc.).
• Team player who is curious, motivated to learn, organized and communicates well.

Responsibilities

• Support Document Control/Training, SOPs, and GMP documentation.
• Assist in Supplier Management activities and supplier qualification processes.
• Contribute to quality systems and cross-functional projects (Veeva, CAPAs).

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Education

BA in Biotechnology/Bioengineering/Biochemistry

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 seeking a highly energetic, talented, and motivated Quality Co-op to join our Quality team from January through June 2027. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to Quality Systems through rotations in both Document Control and Supplier Management. The co-op will work closely with cross-functional teams while supporting key quality processes and initiatives, providing a holistic view of how Quality functions support Beam’s mission and operations.

Responsibilities:

Document Control/Training

• Quality Assurance Co-op for external collaborations will help provide quality system expertise and help identify solutions and ensure compliance to GMP.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, partners, and vendors to gather background knowledge needed to complete assignments.
• Support the draft and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related GMP documents.
• Participate in system improvement initiatives to optimize the business processes and practices within Veeva.
• Participate in projects to support Quality Systems department holistically.
• Assess document metadata within Veeva for missing data and facilitate clean-up.
• Assist in organization of the Document Archival Room and enter paper archives into a database for tracking.
• Assist in logbook cleanup around site.
• Create Person Records and assign initial learner roles.
• Run the Veeva/Success Factors report and make any needed changes.
• Create Micro-learning trainings for wide personnel use.
• Create flow charts for all process areas.
• Document metadata updates (based on the +12K documents unassigned for product/stage/impacted departments).
• Assess GR records to solidify retention of all document types within the archived lifecycle.
• Curriculum Periodic Review.
• Assist with Learner Role/Curriculum Consolidation.

Supplier Management:

• Support BEAM-101 and BEAM-302 supplier commercialization activities.
• Assess authorized vendor qualification status.
• Complete Veeva supplier qualification documentation.
• Support reassessment of approximately 282 existing forms/records.
• Identify gaps and create replacement/new assessments as required.
• Align supplier risk assessments and vendor classifications.
• Document commercial-readiness status.
• Support SCN intake, assessment, tracking, and follow-up.
• Support associated Change Controls.
• Maintain visibility of aging and overdue actions.
• Track supplier audit responses and CAPAs.
• Follow up on overdue commitments.
• Review supporting evidence.
• Maintain audit records and closure documentation.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BA in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Prior industry internship or academic lab-based research experience is preferred.
• The candidate should have a solid academic foundation in science and laboratory coursework (examples: biology/chemistry/biochemistry, biochemical/bioengineering, microbiology, tissue culture, molecular biology, etc.)
• A team player who is curious, motivated to learn, organized, and possesses strong communication skills.
• This role follows a hybrid work schedule and requires onsite attendance 4-5 days per week.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program andmaintain 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