Process Engineering Co-op, LNP Development

Position Overview:

Beam is looking for a highly energetic Process Engineering Co-op to join our growing LNP Development Team from January through June 2027.  In this role, you will contribute to scale-up activities for Lipid Nanoparticle formulations and process development, troubleshooting strategies and data driven experimental designs for next-generation LNP formulations. You will work closely with the development team along with collaborating cross-functionally within a fast-paced environment to develop robust and scalable LNPs.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development, optimization, and scale-up of targeted lipid nanoparticle (tLNP) manufacturing processes.
• Conduct formulation and process development studies involving LNP mixing, filtration, and tangential flow filtration (TFF) to evaluate and understand key product quality attributes.
• Execute laboratory experiments to assess process performance and characterize the impact of critical process parameters on LNP quality, stability, and manufacturability.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives through experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting of formulation and manufacturing challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across LNP Development, Analytical Development, and Process Optimization to advance project objectives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experimental activities, analyze results, and present to the project team.
• Follow all laboratory safety policies and procedures while supporting routine laboratory operations.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Bioengineering, Biochemistry or any related field of study with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong interest in drug delivery, bioprocess development, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools required
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with familiarity with process engineering concepts.
• Highly motivated to learn, with excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting college or university program and maintain their student status throughout the duration of the co-op to be eligible.