Quality Control Senior Analyst

Company Overview: 

Beam Therapeutics is committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform that includes a suite of gene editing and delivery technologies and is in the process of building 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 potential 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:

The QC Senior Analyst, Raw Materials will support QC Raw Material Program and Testing activities, including onboarding materials, conducting raw material risk assessments, and execution of daily operations in the QC laboratory. This position is responsible for QC sampling, testing and release of incoming raw materials, components and biological materials used in the production process per established procedures. The role will also support oversight and review of contract testing of raw materials.

Responsibilities:

• Perform QC sampling, testing and release of incoming raw materials, reagents, and components.
• Support onboarding and qualification of materials and components by creating risk assessments and material specifications
• Interface with cross-functional stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Science & Technologies, Process Development and Analytical Development.
• Performs routine maintenance of lab equipment as applicable
• Own and/or support laboratory deviations, OOS investigations, CAPA, change control
• Maintains strict adherence to cGMP compliance and all applicable regulations.
• Supports regulatory inspections, external client and internal audits as required.

Qualifications:

• BS in a scientific discipline with at least 4 years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Experience with raw material testing programs and quality control methodologies
• Experience with interpreting and applying compendial test monographs
• Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.
• Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, and Quality system processes.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in cell and gene therapy manufacturing environment a plus
• Experience performing laboratory investigations, including out of specification investigations