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 searching for a dynamic and motivated Automation Engineer Co-op to join our growing Technical Operations team from January through June 2026. This individual will play a key part in the initial implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System at our Beam NC manufacturing site. The individual will help with authoring Electronic Batch Record (EBR) recipes and workflows, drafting and updating requirements and design specifications, and supporting commissioning and qualification testing protocols. The candidate will work closely with Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T), Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless MES integration. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of Beam’s manufacturing operations and gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge biotech environment.

Responsibilities:

Author Electronic Batch Record (EBR) recipes and workflows within the MES platform.
Draft and update requirement and design specifications for MES implementation.
Support the drafting and execution of commissioning and qualification testing protocols.
Collaborate with MS&T, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to gather and refine MES requirements.
Work with the Manufacturing team to update manufacturing documents including MBRs, SOPs, and work instructions.
Train manufacturing operators on the new MES system and ensure successful adoption.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to align MES development with operational needs.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Bioprocessing Engineering or a related technical field.
Basic understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Electronic Batch Records (EBR).
Familiarity with GMP documentation such as MBRs, SOPs, and work instructions.
Exposure to commissioning and qualification protocols in a regulated manufacturing or lab environment is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical processes clearly.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with effective time management and problem-solving abilities.
Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with cross-functional teams including MS&T, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
Experience with MES platforms (e.g., Rockwell PharmaSuite, Emerson Syncade, Werum PAS-X), automation tools, or biotech manufacturing systems is preferred.
Must have the ability to stand for extended periods, perform light lifting, and navigate lab or manufacturing spaces.
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.