CryoEM Image Analysis 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 looking for a curious, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Intern to join the Analytical Research & Development team. This position will be working with Analytical Research & Development scientists on development of state-of-the-art image processing pipelines for Cryo-electron microscopy (cryoEM) data analysis, interpretation, and documentation. This position will play a key role in supporting the development of novel gene editing therapies and will work together with multiple internal and external collaborators to support therapeutics programs and other research activities.  

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute cryoEM data analysis in collaboration with internal and external scientists.
• Maintain good records of data processing pipeline development.
• Perform data analysis and visualization using appropriate software.
• Build customized data processing pipelines when necessary.
• Present findings at cross-functional team meetings. 

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Experience with cryoEM and data analysis tools (such as Amira) is a plus.
• Background in image processing is required.
• Familiarity with characterization of drug delivery vehicles, such as lipid nanoparticles is a plus.
• Suitable majors for this role include Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and related fields.
• 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.