Senior IT Technical Analyst I, IT Lab Systems
Beam Therapeutics · Cambridge, MA · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 140,000 – 185,000 a year
Posted Aug 28, 2026
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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 Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated Senior IT Business Analyst I to join our IT Lab Systems team. This role is responsible for administration, configuration, enhancement, and support of our LabVantage platform, including the Laboratory Execution System (LES), Scientific Data Management System (SDMS), external instrument/system integrations, and supporting laboratory automation technologies.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Validation, and laboratory scientists to deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient digital laboratory solutions supporting Beam's GMP and non-GMP operations. This position requires a strong combination of technical expertise, laboratory process knowledge, and system administration experience in regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
Laboratory Systems Administration
Administer and support Beam's LabVantage LIMS environment.
Configure and maintain master data including products, specifications, parameter lists, methods, workflows, and laboratory configurations.
Manage user administration, security roles, permissions, and access controls.
Support system upgrades, patches, releases, and platform lifecycle management.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot application issues.
Laboratory Execution System (LES)
Design, configure, and maintain electronic laboratory worksheets within LabVantage LES.
Collaborate with QC laboratories to convert paper-based processes into electronic workflows.
Develop reusable worksheet templates, calculations, prompts, and review workflows.
Support qualification and validation activities for new LES implementations.
SDMS and Data Management
Administer Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) functionality within LabVantage.
Manage instrument data collection and archival processes.
Support data retention, retrieval, and inspection readiness requirements.
Ensure laboratory data integrity and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Instrument Integration and…