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Technical Operations Co-op

Beam Therapeutics · Durham, NC · On-site

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About Beam Therapeutics

Backed by GV.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

Beam is seeking a highly talented and motivated engineering or science student interested in a career in biopharmaceutical manufacturing to join our Technical Operations team from January through June 2027 as a co-op. The Technical Operations co-op will be responsible for supporting the cross-functional validation teams that...

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Technical Operations

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