Quality Control Co-op
Beam Therapeutics
$23 - $34 / hour
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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 a highly energetic co-op to join our growing quality control team. The co-op will provide operational, administrative, and laboratory support to the QC organization. This role is intended to support PLI readiness, method lifecycle activities, laboratory organization, reagent traceability, and quality-system-related activities while providing hands-on exposure to a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in procurement, tracking, and management of reagents and materials.
- Assist with method lifecycle activities, including feasibility runs and troubleshooting of analytical methods and laboratory instruments under supervision.
- Organize, document and archive historical data sets.
- Support quality event documentation (e.g., Deviation, CAPA, Change Control).
- Assist in reviewing data generated by other analysts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Learn about key functions in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, including analytics, stability testing, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
- Gain hands-on experience with analytical methods and techniques commonly used in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a BS or MS in biological sciences or a related field (Biochemistry/Biophysics, Cell Biology/Molecular Biology, Chemistry)
- Completed entry level biology, chemistry and biochemistry courses
- Completed of biology, chemistry and biochemistry lab courses.
- Knowledge of ICH/USP guidelines is highly desirable.
- Must be a team player, comfortable working collaboratively and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program and maintain 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.
About this role
Beam Therapeutics is seeking a Quality Control co-op to support its growing QC team in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. You'll handle operational and administrative work including reagent procurement and tracking, method lifecycle activities, data organization, and quality documentation while gaining hands-on exposure to analytical methods and pharmaceutical development processes. The role offers structured learning across analytics, stability testing, manufacturing, and quality systems—ideal preparation if you're considering a career in biotech or pharma QC.
The position suits someone pursuing a degree in biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field who has completed entry-level coursework and lab courses in these areas. You should be collaborative, adaptable to a fast-paced setting, and ideally familiar with ICH/USP guidelines. Beam values precision and rigor, so attention to detail in data review and documentation will matter. You must remain enrolled as a full-time student throughout the co-op.
Based in Cambridge, this is an in-office, full-time co-op role with hourly pay ranging from $23 to $34 depending on your experience and qualifications.
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