Job Description
Join Beacon Therapeutics (USA) Inc as a Technical Operations & Development Intern and invest in your future while making a tangible impact in the Biotech industry. This hybrid opportunity allows you to collaborate with innovative professionals while gaining hands-on experience supporting gene therapy research and development. You will contribute to meaningful projects that strengthen operational processes and support the advancement of innovative therapies.
As a current undergraduate student or recent graduate in a scientific discipline you will bring curiosity and attention to detail to a team that values transparency and accountability. This is your opportunity to build real-world experience while working alongside a diverse and respectful culture based in Cambridge MA.
If you are passionate about gene therapy and its ability to enhance the lives of patients then Beacon is a great team to join. We are a diverse multinational team working together across the US and the UK both on site and remotely. Everyone plays a role in bringing treatments to patients and every contribution makes a difference.WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE A TECHNICAL OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT INTERN
As a Technical Operations and Development Intern at Beacon Therapeutics USA Inc you will support a key inventory management initiative focused on gene therapy R and D and CMC development materials at an external storage vendor. This internship provides an opportunity to gain exposure to Technical Operations and Development processes including project management technical documentation and study support.
You will work on organizing categorizing and streamlining biological materials such as cells plasmids and development samples while partnering with Technical Operations Development and Quality teams to ensure materials are properly labeled and maintained. You will participate in team meetings provide updates on your work and gain insight into how operational discipline supports successful development programs.
This is a 12 week internship based on the interns start date. Interns are expected to work Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with a one hour lunch break not to exceed 40 hours per week.
This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge MA with required travel to external storage vendor locations in the Boston north and north shore areas. Reliable transportation is required.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A TECHNICAL OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT INTERN
To thrive in this role you will need strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized while managing multiple tasks. You should be comfortable working independently while also collaborating with cross functional teams. Strong communication skills will be important as you provide updates and engage with team members.Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
Attention to detail and strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to organize execute and report on an inventory management exercise for biological samples
Understanding of biological materials such as plasmids cell samples protein samples and cell lines and ability to recognize standard labeling conventions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage time effectively and work across multiple priorities
Previous part time work experience or summer employment
Educational qualifications include:
Currently enrolled undergraduate student or recent graduate in Biotechnology Biochemistry Chemistry Biology or a related discipline.JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY
If you think this role is a fit for what you are looking for we would love to meet you!
Part-time
Hybrid remote