New · posted Oct 15
Wave Life Sciences USA · Biotechnology
Quality Assurance Co-op (Spring 2027)
- United States
- On-site
- Internship
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
The role
Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. Our RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation and deep insights in human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Our toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities including RNAi silencing and RNA editing provides us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline is focused on our obesity, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and PNPLA3 I148M liver disease programs and includes clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease, as well as several preclinical programs utilizing our versatile RNA medicines platform. Driven by the calling to “Reimagine Possible”, we are leading the charge toward a world in which human potential is no longer hindered by the burden of disease.
As a QA Co-op, you will support the QA team in the operation and improvement of quality systems, specifically documentation processes. The co-op gains exposure to important functions of QA team, quality systems, and GMP documentation principles. Also, gains experience working for a company that is advancing a pipeline of first- or best-in-class therapeutics with life-changing potential for certain diseases.
What you need
Experience
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline (i.e. biochemistry, chemical engineering, biology, etc.)
- At least two years of an undergraduate education completed within a related discipline.
- Must possess excellent oral and written skills, as well as superior organizational skills.
- Effective Communication, strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail Oriented
- Highly organized with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- Flexibility/Adaptability to change
- Accountability
- Teamwork
Pay Range Disclosure Statement
$24—$30 USD
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What you'll do
- Contribute to initiatives for improving document archival efficiency, such as development of a formal intake process and creation of a tracking system for off-site archival eligibility.
- Support electronic ‘true copy’ program implementation, including creation of true copies for upload into a controlled digital repository.
- Create an indexed inventory of legacy documentation and prepare documents for transfer to off-site archive.
- Participate in the establishment of a secondary document archive room by relocating and organizing previously unarchived records for efficient retrieval.
- Support routine document control functions including filing and organization of controlled documents, disaster recovery readiness, issuance and reconciliation of logbooks and notebooks, and document formatting.
- Revise controlled document templates for internal consistency and formatting best practices.
- Transfer of documents currently in SharePoint into a GxP repository
- Other duties as assigned
Pay and benefits
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Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Company shutdown in Summer and Winter
401K with matching contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Where you'll work
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Associate & Specialist roles in the US157 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| All US (middle half) | $59,000 | $78,500 | $94,000 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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- Collaboration and leadership4
- GMP and compliance2
- Quality systems and risk1
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Quality Assurance Co-op (Spring 2027) at Wave Life Sciences USA
Open until filled.