What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Intern (Summer 2025) position at Wave Life Sciences?
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.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join the discovery team in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is an ideal position for an individual who is interested in learning cutting edge technologies and who thrives in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and cross-disciplinary biotech environment. The candidate will be responsible for designing, executing and analyzing experiments as a member of team focused on advancing therapeutic programs and discovery research platforms. The position will involve animal tissue handling, processing and analysis.
Responsibility:
- Perform biological sample or experimental animal tissue analysis, using molecular biology or histology methods.
- Analyze/process data, and report results to program teams.
- May involve method development or troubleshooting.
- Track or procure materials.
- Expect to work at bench most of time.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a similar discipline. Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate education.
- Have taken Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology or related courses.
- Some laboratory experiences are required.
- Experiences with mammalian cell culture, RNA/DNA extraction, quantification, qPCR or NGS are a plus.
- Understanding concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics is desirable.
- Pay attention to details, have good organization skills.
- A strong work ethic and high-level motivation are required.
