Senior IT Technical Analyst , IT Lab Systems

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.

Beam Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated Senior IT Business Analyst to join our IT Lab Systems team. This role is responsible for administration, configuration, enhancement, and support of our Lab Vantage platform, including the Laboratory Execution System (LES), Scientific Data Management System (SDMS), external instrument/system integrations, and supporting laboratory automation technologies.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Validation, and laboratory scientists to deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient digital laboratory solutions supporting Beam's GMP and non-GMP operations. This position requires a strong combination of technical expertise, laboratory process knowledge, and system administration experience in regulated environment.

• Administer and support Beam's Lab Vantage LIMS environment.
• Configure and maintain master data including products, specifications, parameter lists, methods, workflows, and laboratory configurations.
• Manage user administration, security roles, permissions, and access controls.
• Support system upgrades, patches, releases, and platform lifecycle management.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot application issues.

• Design, configure, and maintain electronic laboratory worksheets within Lab Vantage LES.
• Collaborate with QC laboratories to convert paper-based processes into electronic workflows.
• Develop reusable worksheet templates, calculations, prompts, and review workflows.
• Support qualification and validation activities for new LES implementations.

• Administer Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) functionality within Lab Vantage.
• Manage instrument data collection and archival processes.
• Support data retention, retrieval, and inspection readiness requirements.
• Ensure laboratory data integrity and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Design, configure, and support integrations between laboratory instruments, compliant systems and Lab Vantage.
• Support communication protocols, data parsing, result imports, and automated workflows.
• Troubleshoot instrument interface issues and coordinate resolution with vendors and laboratory personnel.
• Participate in laboratory automation initiatives involving analytical instruments, liquid handlers, and associated data systems.

• Develop and maintain Lab Vantage Attachment Handler configurations and associated code.
• Support file-based integrations and automated data ingestion workflows.
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot custom configurations and integrations.
• Participate in system enhancement projects and implementation of new capabilities.

• Configure and support Amazon S3-based integrations for laboratory data exchange.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and integration teams to maintain secure data transfer processes.
• Support interface monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of file-based and API-driven integrations between laboratory systems.

• Work directly with QC scientists, laboratory managers, QA, and IT stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Participate in system governance, change management, and prioritization activities.
• Provide end-user training and application support.