Quality Co-op

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 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.

Co-op Hourly Pay Range$23—$30 USD

Department: Quality