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.
Hourly pay will will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.
Top Skills
What We Do
Beam Therapeutics, launched in 2018, is pioneering the use of CRISPR base editing to develop a broad portfolio of advanced genetic medicines. Our groundbreaking base editing technology allows us to make permanent, specific edits to single bases in DNA and RNA, without cutting the strands. Base editor therapeutics represent a new class of “precision genetic medicines,” combining precision targeting of the genome with precision control of editing outcomes.
Our dream is to provide life-long cures for patients suffering from serious diseases.
The Beam Team Is:
• A community of fearless innovators
• Rigorous and honest in our research
• Listening with open minds
• Committed to each other
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