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 that includes a suite of gene editing and delivery technologies and is in the process of building 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 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.
Position Overview:
Beam is seeking a highly motivated student to support our Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) team from June through August 2025. This individual will be responsible for assisting EH&S strengthen and build upon Beam’s safety programs through laboratory assessment, hazard identification and regulatory program alignment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The individual will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy learning about all aspect of safety, including management systems and strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Regulatory program support. This may include LO/TO, Contractor Safety, Confined Space, Machine Guarding, Occupational Noise Exposure, etc.
- EHS Manual & SOP management and review.
- Training documentation management and data entry.
- Institutional Biosafety Program Support, including project registration alignment.
- Laboratory inspection coordination and data retrieval.
- Equipment hazard identification review.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in Occupational, Health and Safety or Environmental Science Program with at least several years completed.
- Familiar with OSHA programs and demonstrative ability to understand regulatory text.
- Completion of OSHA safety related coursework.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
- Must be a team player, comfortable in a collaborative environment with good attention to detail.
- Must be able to work onsite.
