Quality Control Co-op

Beam Therapeutics•Cambridge, MA

1d•$23 - $34

About The Position

Beam is looking for a highly energetic co-op to join our growing quality control team. The co-op will provide operational, administrative, and laboratory support to the QC organization. This role is intended to support PLI readiness, method lifecycle activities, laboratory organization, reagent traceability, and quality-system-related activities while providing hands-on exposure to a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.

Requirements

Pursuing a BS or MS in biological sciences or a related field (Biochemistry/Biophysics, Cell Biology/Molecular Biology, Chemistry)
Completed entry level biology, chemistry and biochemistry courses
Completed of biology, chemistry and biochemistry lab courses.
Must be a team player, comfortable working collaboratively and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ICH/USP guidelines is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in procurement, tracking, and management of reagents and materials.
Assist with method lifecycle activities, including feasibility runs and troubleshooting of analytical methods and laboratory instruments under supervision.
Organize, document and archive historical data sets.
Support quality event documentation (e.g., Deviation, CAPA, Change Control).
Assist in reviewing data generated by other analysts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Learn about key functions in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, including analytics, stability testing, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
Gain hands-on experience with analytical methods and techniques commonly used in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.