Protein Sciences Co-op

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 motivated and collaborative Protein Sciences Co-Op student to join our Protein Sciences group from January through June 2026. The co-op will be responsible for supporting method development, purification, and characterization of novel gene editing proteins and other therapeutically relevant proteins to advance early discovery research projects. The successful applicant will be familiar with protein biochemistry workflows, including molecular biology tools, protein expression systems (bacterial/mammalian), protein chromatography, and protein characterization assays. Candidates should be highly self-motivated with an analytical mindset and able to excel in a fast-moving and goal-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform protein expression and purification of novel base editors and other proteins of interest.
• Support and evaluate studies to improve yield and purity of purified protein targets.
• Assist execution of structural biology workflows to characterize protein-protein interactions.
• Support design and implementation of protein characterization assays.
• Review and apply scientific literature to strengthen technical approaches.
• Document, present, and communicate scientific findings.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing MS/PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of experience in protein biochemistry.
• Experience with operating AKTA FPLC instruments preferred.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge on protein biochemistry, particularly strategies for macromolecule production required.
• Familiarity with molecular biology applications (primer design, cloning, DNA purification and quantification.)
• Hands-on experience with various protein characterization assays (e.g. SDS-PAGE, UV-VIS spectroscopy) is strongly desired.
• Self-driven, analytical, and detail-oriented individual with a strong problem-solving mindset and a strong curiosity for new areas of protein science.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present effectively to teams with diverse scientific backgrounds.
• 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.