Manufacturing Associate II

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 is looking for highly energetic Manufacturing Associate II / Senior Manufacturing Associate I to support scaling of cGMP manufacturing at our RTP site. Reporting to the Supervisor of Manufacturing, the successful candidate will provide manufacturing, operational & technical experience around Cell Therapy. The ideal candidates will have experience in cell or gene therapy, along with demonstrated ability in a GMP environment.

They will also possess the ability to successfully interface with multidisciplinary teams and build strong cross-functional relationships in a team environment.

• Support multiple areas of GMP production, and lead most operations as needed.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships at the site and cross-functionally.
• Manages and maintains training qualifications for assigned operations, operates as lead trainer on most operations.
• Identifies and revises manufacturing documents (Equipment SOPs) as required.
• Drafts change controls as required and manages small projects for area.
• Performs limited CQV required tasks when needed for any new plant expansions or upgrades.
• Operate in up to an ISO 5/Grade B environment.

• BS/MS in Life Sciences or Engineering a plus with minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in SAP, Veeva, and Cell Therapy operations strongly preferred.
• Results oriented with the ability to demonstrate resiliency, ownership, and drive.
• Team oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
• Must be able to work onsite daily and willing to have a flexible schedule during peak times, which may include supporting critical operations outside of normal work hours, as needed.