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Gene Editing Platform Technologies Co-op
Beam Therapeutics · Gene Editing Platform Technology
- Pay
- $23–$34/hr
- Where
- Cambridge, MA
- Posted
- Sep 10
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.
What you'd do
- Maintain continuous coordination with project leaders to ensure needs are met on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure precise adherence to provided laboratory protocols.
- Maintain accurate and compliant electronic laboratory notebook documentation.
- Perform routine mammalian cell culture maintenance activities.
- Support reagent generation, including small-scale mRNA production in a high-throughput environment.
- Conduct mammalian cell transfection and genomic DNA isolation experiments.
- Perform electronic sample registration and submission for NGS analysis.
- Analyze and interpret data in collaboration with project leaders.
- Present data, results, and key learnings in a variety of meeting formats.
What they want
- Pursuing a BA/BSc/MS in a life science with at least 1 year of laboratory experience in an academic group (outside of coursework) or in industry.
- Proficiency in molecular biology and cell culture workflows such as sterile technique, PCR, cell transfection, etc.
- Excellent organizational, time management, oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in use of general bioinformatic and data analysis visualization and design tools such as Benchling, Geneious, GraphPad Prism, Microsoft excel, etc.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program and maintain their student status throughout the duration of the co-op to be eligible.