Analytical Chemistry / Quality Control Co-op (Fall 2025)

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 includes editing, splicing, RNA interference and antisense silencing, providing us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline includes clinical programs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Huntington’s disease, as well as a preclinical program in obesity. 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.

Description:

Wave Life Sciences 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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​

COMPETENCIES

• Effective Communication
• Independence
• Flexibility/Adaptability to Change
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Decision making