Process Engineering Intern

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.