Quality Co-op

Company Overview: Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of 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. Position Overview: Beam is seeking a highly energetic, talented, and motivated Quality Co-op to join our Quality team from January through June 2027. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to Quality Systems through rotations in both Document Control and Supplier Management. The co-op will work closely with cross-functional teams while supporting key quality processes and initiatives, providing a holistic view of how Quality functions support Beam's mission and operations. Responsibilities: Document Control/Training - Quality Assurance Co-op for external collaborations will help provide quality system expertise and help identify solutions and ensure compliance to GMP. - Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, partners, and vendors to gather background knowledge needed to complete assignments. - Support the draft and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related GMP documents. - Participate in system improvement initiatives to optimize the business processes and practices within Veeva. - Participate in projects to support Quality Systems department holistically. - Assess document metadata within Veeva for missing data and facilitate clean-up. - Assist in organization of the Document Archival Room and enter paper archives into a database for tracking. - Assist in logbook cleanup around site. - Create Person Records and assign initial learner roles. - Run the Veeva/Success Factors report and make any needed changes. - Create Micro-learning trainings for wide personnel use. - Create flow charts for all process areas. - Document metadata updates (based on the +12K documents unassigned for product/stage/impacted departments). - Assess GR records to solidify retention of all document types within the archived lifecycle. - Curriculum Periodic Review. - Assist with Learner Role/Curriculum Consolidation. Supplier Management: - Support BEAM-101 and BEAM-302 supplier commercialization activities. - Assess authorized vendor qualification status. - Complete Veeva supplier qualification documentation. - Support reassessment of approximately 282 existing forms/records. - Identify gaps and create replacement/new assessments as required. - Align supplier risk assessments and vendor classifications. - Document commercial-readiness status. - Support SCN intake, assessment, tracking, and follow-up. - Support associated Change Controls. - Maintain visibility of aging and overdue actions. - Track supplier audit responses and CAPAs. - Follow up on overdue commitments. - Review supporting evidence. - Maintain audit records and closure documentation. Qualifications: - Pursuing a BA in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or related field. - Prior industry internship or academic lab-based research experience is preferred. - The candidate should have a solid academic foundation in science and laboratory coursework (examples: biology/chemistry/biochemistry, biochemical/bioengineering, microbiology, tissue culture, molecular biology, etc.) - A team player who is curious, motivated to learn, organized, and possesses strong communication skills. - This role follows a hybrid work schedule and requires onsite attendance 4-5 days per week. - 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. Hourly pay will will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. Co-op Hourly Pay Range $23—$30 USD