Manufacturing Associate II

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 highly energetic Manufacturing Associate II 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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

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.

Outstanding written and verbal written communication skills.

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.

The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, scope of job, internal comparisons, and market data.

Beam Pay Range

$80,000 — $115,000 USD