Company Overview:

Beam Therapeutics is developing precision genetic medicines through the use of base editing. Beam’s proprietary base editors create precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This enables a wide range of potential 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.

The Beam Team Is:

A community of fearless innovators
Rigorous and honest in our research
Listening with open minds
Committed to each other

Position Overview:

Beam is seeking a highly motivated LNP Science Co-op to join our Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Science team from January through June 2026. The individual will support multiple discovery stage projects tasked with screening novel targeted LNP-based formulations. These formulations will focus on enhancing delivery to extrahepatic tissues such as the bone marrow. The co-op will be responsible for formulating, characterizing, and analyzing results. While previous wet lab experience is desired, all applicants who love to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Formulate and characterize LNPs to determine size, polydispersity, concentration, encapsulation, and ligand content using established assays and techniques.
Participate in platform assay development, including testing of new materials and protocols.
Evaluate the delivery of base editor technologies through in vitro and in vivo base editing studies.
Document, summarize and present studies and findings to an internal audience at group meetings.
Document and manage all experimental planning and results in electronic lab notebook, including statistical analysis and troubleshooting where appropriate.
Adhere to all laboratory safety requirements and procedures, assist in maintaining general laboratory functionality, including maintenance of lab equipment and receiving of lab supplies.

Qualifications:

Pursuing a BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field of study with at least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.
Must be a team player, comfortable working collaboratively and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis. Knowledge of GraphPad Prism a plus.
Experience maintaining a lab notebook and following written protocols.
Motivated to learn and detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must be able to be onsite.
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.