Biotherapeutics Discovery Co-op

The role

The co-op student will screen, characterize, and optimize therapeutic antibodies. This work supports biotherapeutic drug discovery programs using cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques.

What you will do

• Screen and characterize antibody and VHH candidates using affinity, biophysical, and developability assays.
• Establish and perform functional cell-based assays utilizing mammalian cell culture.
• Perform small/large scale protein production including transfection, purification and QC.
• Maintain detailed documentation of experiments in the ELN system.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across a multidisciplinary team.

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in biological sciences or a related field (Bioengineering, Biochemistry /Biophysics , Cell Biology/Molecular Biology)
• At least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience
• Knowledge of biochemical & molecular biology methods used in drug discovery and development
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis
• Experience maintaining a lab notebook and following written protocols
• Motivated to learn and detail oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program
• Must maintain student status throughout the duration of the co-op

About the company

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. The company uses base editing technology to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs.