Operations and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Co-op

Beam Therapeutics•Cambridge, MA

22d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to perform a wide range of tasks including working with confidential information.
Capability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment, and deliver on the most critical assignments on time.
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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Required.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.