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Biotherapeutics Discovery Co-op

beamtherapeutics
Cambridge
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<p><strong>Company Overview:</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Position Overview</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Beam </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">is </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">seek</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> a </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">highly</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">motivated co-op student </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">to join the Biotherapeutics Discovery Team</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, from</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">January through June 202</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">7</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">The individual will </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">be responsible for</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> screening, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">characterizing,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">optimizing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> therapeutic antibodies using cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques to support biotherapeutic drug discovery programs at Beam. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">The </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">position</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">will play a key role in advancing </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">new programs</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> from discovery toward the clinic in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment. </span></span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Responsibilities</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Screen</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and characterize</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> antibody and VHH candidates using affinity, biophysical, and developability assays including Octet, ELISA, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">SEC, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">thermal stability analysis</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">.</span></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Establish and perform functional cell-based assays </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">utilizing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> mammalian cell culture</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Small/large scale protein production including transfection, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">purification</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and QC.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Maintain detailed documentation of experiments in the ELN system.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Collaborate and communicate effectively across a multidisciplinary team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Pursuing a </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">BS </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">or MS </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">in </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">biological sciences</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> or a related </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">field</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> (Bioengineering, Biochemistry</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">/Biophysics</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, Cell Biology/Molecular Biology) </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">with at least 1 year of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">relevant </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">laboratory experience</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">.</span></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">K</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">nowledge of biochemical </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">&amp; molecular</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> biology methods used in drug </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">discovery and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">development.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">data analysis.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Experience </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">maintaining</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> a lab notebook and following written protocols</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">M</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">otivated</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">to learn </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> detail oriented</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> with</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> excellent organizational and communication skills.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program and maintain their student status throughout the duration of the co-

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