Biotherapeutics Discovery Co-op
Beam Therapeutics
Summary
Beam is seeking a highly motivated co-op student to join the Biotherapeutics Discovery Team, from January through June 2027. The individual will be responsible for screening, characterizing, and optimizing therapeutic antibodies using cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques to support biotherapeutic drug discovery programs at Beam. The position will play a key role in advancing new programs from discovery toward the clinic in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Job description
Position Overview
Beam is seeking a highly motivated co-op student to join the Biotherapeutics Discovery Team, from January through June 2027. The individual will be responsible for screening, characterizing, and optimizing therapeutic antibodies using cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques to support biotherapeutic drug discovery programs at Beam. The position will play a key role in advancing new programs from discovery toward the clinic in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Screen and characterize antibody and VHH candidates using affinity, biophysical, and developability assays including Octet, ELISA, SEC, thermal stability analysis.
- Establish and perform functional cell-based assays utilizing mammalian cell culture.
- Small/large scale protein production including transfection, purification and QC.
- Maintain detailed documentation of experiments in the ELN system.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively across a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a BS or MS in biological sciences or a related field (Bioengineering, Biochemistry/Biophysics, Cell Biology/Molecular Biology) with at least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of biochemical & molecular biology methods used in drug discovery and development.
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis.
- Experience maintaining a lab notebook and following written protocols.
- Motivated to learn and detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
- 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.
Requirements
- Pursuing a BS or MS in biological sciences or a related field (Bioengineering, Biochemistry/Biophysics, Cell Biology/Molecular Biology)
- At least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience
- Knowledge of biochemical & molecular biology methods used in drug discovery and development
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis
- Experience maintaining a lab notebook and following written protocols
- Motivated to learn and detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
- Currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program and maintain student status throughout the co-op
Company overview
Beam Therapeutics is a pioneering biotechnology company focused on developing precision genetic medicines through base editing technology. Founded by leading CRISPR researchers, the company leverages its proprietary base editing platform to create therapies that can make precise, single-letter changes to DNA without causing double-strand breaks. Beam's innovative approach addresses genetic diseases at their source by correcting point mutations that cause various inherited disorders. The company's pipeline includes programs targeting sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, and other genetic conditions. Beam Therapeutics represents the next generation of gene editing companies, building upon CRISPR technology to enable more precise and potentially safer genetic modifications. The company has established strategic partnerships and collaborations to advance its therapeutic programs and expand the applications of its base editing technology across multiple disease areas.