Biotherapeutics Discovery 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 highly motivated Biotherapeutics Discovery Co-op to join the Biotherapeutics Discovery Team from January through June 2026. The individual will be responsible for production, screening, characterizing, and optimizing therapeutic antibodies using cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques to support biotherapeutic drug discovery programs at Beam. The position will play a key role in advancing new programs from discovery toward the clinic in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform high throughput production of antibodies identified from targeted libraries.
• Characterize antibodies using a panel of purity and binding assays, like ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Octet, epitope binning, SDS-PAGE and HPLC-SEC.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures.
• Maintain detailed documentation of experiments in the ELN system.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Biological Sciences or a related field (Bioengineering, Biochemistry/Biophysics, Cell Biology/Molecular Biology) with at least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of biochemical & molecular biology methods used in drug discovery and development is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis.
• Experience maintaining a lab notebook and following written protocols is preferred.
• Motivated to learn and detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• 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.