Technical Operations Co-op

Beam Therapeutics Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Beam Therapeutics Inc. is seeking a highly motivated engineering or science student to join our Technical Operations team as a co-op from January through June 2027.

You will support cross-functional validation of newly developed gene editing equipment and manufacturing processes to ensure readiness for regulatory submission and patient benefit. The role offers hands-on exposure to R&D, MSAT, QC/QA, and manufacturing interfaces.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering or Biological Sciences.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Highly organized with strong communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Hybrid work schedule with onsite 4-5 days/week.
• Enrollment status maintained throughout the internship.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Beam’s gene editing manufacturing equipment, technologies, and processes.
• Review and verify technical data in risk assessments, protocols, and reports.
• Communicate findings to cross-functional teams via summaries, presentations, and updates.
• Support documentation of manufacturing process data for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Highly organized

Literature search

Technical writing

Teamwork

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Engineering or Biological Sciences

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

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 isseekinga highly talentedand motivatedengineering or science studentinterested ina career in biopharmaceutical manufacturingto join ourTechnical OperationsteamfromJanuary through June 2027as a co-op.TheTechnical Operations co-opwillbe responsible forsupporting thecross-functional validationteamsthatdemonstratenewly developedgene editingequipment andmanufacturing processeswork as intendedby Beamandasrequired bygovernment agencies (includingFDA) for thebenefit of patients.Supportactivitieswill includelearning aboutandobtainingscientific/technical informationrelated to manufacturingequipment andprocessesto ensureintegrity of dataincluded in Technical Operations protocols and reports.As a part of thesecross-functionalteams, the candidate will have the opportunity tointeractwithvarious functions involved with supportingthe 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 Procurementto help the candidate explorepotential 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.
• Support the evaluation and documentation of manufacturing process data, ensuring records are accurate, attributable, legible, and compliant, while identifying potential issues and recommending solutions.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Engineering (Chemical, Biological, Mechanical) or the Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field), required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, and retrieving scientific or technical information from digital sources (e.g., databases and scientific literature), required.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, required.
• Experience with technical writing and developing presentations to summarize and communicate scientific or technical information, preferred.
• 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 and maintain their student status throughout the duration of the internship 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—$37 USD