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