Process Engineering Co-op, LNP Development
Pharmaceutics, Bioprocess Engineering and co-op position at Beam Therapeutics
About
A January–June 2027 process engineering placement developing targeted lipid nanoparticle formulations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The work investigates mixing, filtration and tangential-flow filtration, and links process conditions to nanoparticle quality, stability and scalability. The student designs and executes experiments, analyses performance and works with analytical and process development colleagues on manufacturing challenges.
Requirements
Enrolled BS or MS student in bioengineering, biochemistry or a related subject with at least one year of relevant experience. Requires an interest in drug delivery or bioprocess development, quantitative analysis and collaborative laboratory work. Continued enrolment throughout the placement is mandatory.
Topics
- process engineering
- lipid nanoparticle formulations
- mixing
- filtration
- tangential-flow filtration
- nanoparticle quality
- scalability
- process conditions
- manufacturing challenges
Source: Beam Therapeutics