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 talented and motivated Operations/EHS Co-Op to join our growing TechOps team from June through December 2026. The Operations/EHS Co-Op will serve as an integral part of group that enables Beam’s cutting-edge science. They will be responsible for supporting the Operations team in day-to-day management of our office and lab facilities, learning all the myriad systems that run behind the scenes.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to all aspects of Lab Operations/Facility/EHS development, including:
- Support Beam’s on-going laboratory operations with an emphasis on supporting the procurement of lab consumables, lab gases, and vendor coordination (both onsite teams as well as equipment repairs, certifications and routine maintenance).
- Triage and respond to work order requests.
- Assist the facilities organization with moves, organization of common spaces, relocations, and event set up.
- Participate in enhancement of Beam’s Contractor Safety policies through use of various electronic platforms and coordination with vendors. Support onsite EHS activities and collaborate with site safety representatives.
- Identify opportunities to optimize workflows.
- Help with alarm response including equipment, cold storage, and life safety.
- Maintain active list of furniture and office infrastructure repair needs. Procure quotes for common repairs/replacements for future needs.
- Support front desk operations including inventorying and stocking printer stations and registering visitors.
- Additional tasks as required.
Potential Projects:
- Update/maintain SOPs, WIs, etc. in Veeva with a focus on SOPs for shipping.
- Revitalize Operations SharePoint and shared document libraries.
- Gather and analyze Ops team metrics from 2025.
- Develop a database of equipment that contain lasers and assign appropriate risk levels through collaboration with the EHS and Operations teams.
- Assist with Job Hazard Analydis (JHA)/risk management, including associating current equipment lists with JHAs required during service or preventative maintenance activities.
- Aid EHS in unlocking underutilized electronic resources intended to support onsite activities including developing dashboards and training, tracking KPIs, and updating content.
Qualifications:
- Ability and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks including working with confidential information.
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Capability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment, and deliver on the most critical assignments on time.
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Must have a positive "can do" attitude, be a consummate team player, and show excellent judgment and a strong willingness to participate and help others.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Required.
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Must be able to work onsite 5 days per week.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program and maintain their student status throughout the duration of the internship/co-op to be eligible.
