Process Engineering Intern
Beam Therapeutics
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 motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineering Intern to join our LNP Process Development Team for the summer of 2026 (June to August 2026). In this role, you will contribute to scale-up activities, process characterization, and data analysis for next-generation LNP formulations. You will work closely with the process development team to support studies that enable GMP manufacturing readiness and pivotal process development.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate LNPs to determine biophysical characteristics using established assays and procedures.
- Participate in LNP formulation process characterization studies including mixing, filtration, and TFF (Tangential Flow Filtration) steps.
- Support pivotal readiness studies intended to identify key process parameters, implement in-process control strategies, and process risks.
- Aggregate and review GMP-related data for process development activities.
- Document experiment planning, execution and summarize key observations.
- Analyze key experimental outcomes and present them in group meetings.
- Adhere to all laboratory safety requirements and assist in maintaining general lab functionality.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing BS or MS in Biology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or any related field of study with 0-1 year of lab experience.
- Comfortable working within a highly collaborative team environment.
- Experience maintaining accurate laboratory notebooks and following established work instructions Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools is preferred.
- Familiarity with process engineering concepts is preferred.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Highly motivated to learn 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 internship to be eligible.
Hourly pay will will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.