New · posted Oct 17
Wave Life Sciences USA · Biotechnology
Quality Control Co-op (Spring 2027)
- Lexington, MA
- 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.
Wave Life Sciences USA seeks a highly motivated and energetic chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering major to join its Analytical/QC team in Lexington, Massachusetts. The co-op role will be responsible for routine testing and method development activities in support of process development, GMP production and clinical development. The position offers the opportunity to directly learn analytical methods and techniques that are in widespread use throughout the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. In addition, the co-op student will gain exposure to important functions of the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, including analytics and stability, manufacturing processes and quality systems.
A successful candidate will have hands-on experience with basic wet chemistry, sampling and testing organic or inorganic compounds, as well as other laboratory techniques. Experience with some of the following are a plus: HPLC, Karl Fischer moisture analysis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, microbiology testing, FTIR spectroscopy, chemical synthesis or purification processes. The candidate should also be able to adapt to a fast pace dynamic environment where priorities can change rapidly. This position is based in Lexington, MA at Wave’s growing GMP manufacturing facility.
What you need
Experience
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline (i.e. biochemistry, chemical engineering)
- At least two years of an undergraduate education completed within a related discipline.
- Intern must have successfully completed chemistry courses.
- Must possess excellent oral and written skills, as well as superior organizational skills.
- Analytical chemistry laboratory skills
- Analytical chemistry knowledge
- Effective Communication
- Independence
- Flexibility/Adaptability to Change
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Decision making
Pay Range Disclosure Statement
$24—$32 USD
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What you'll do
- Perform analytical testing of in-process, finished product (API), raw materials
- Analyzes research and production samples
- Documentation and organization of data sets and reporting of results to other departments
- Troubleshoots analyses and assists in performance of investigations
- Assists in procurement and tracking of reagents and materials
- Reviews data generated by other analysts
- Executes method qualifications and validations
Pay and benefits
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Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Company shutdown weeks in summer and winter
401K with matching contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Where you'll work
Lexington, MAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Associate & Specialist roles in Massachusetts23 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US100 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $63,000 | $76,000 | $85,750 |
| All US (middle half) | $48,750 | $59,250 | $76,125 |
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- Lab testing and methods7
- Collaboration and leadership3
- GMP and compliance2
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
- Quality systems and risk1
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- Associate & Specialist2 67%
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Quality Control Co-op (Spring 2027) at Wave Life Sciences
Open until filled.