Process Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

Wave Life Sciences • Lexington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 is seeking a highly motivated engineering student to join the Process Engineering group, which supports Oligonucleotide manufacturing and various capital projects for the Lexington, MA site. The Co-op Program is a 6-month, full-time, on-site experience within the Process Engineering group at Wave Life Sciences where you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge beyond the classroom.

Requirements

• Track record of successfully delivering projects / achieving goals in both independent and team settings.
• Willingness to be coached / mentored and to speak up / ask questions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Demonstrated experience solving complex problems in which an analysis of situations or data required an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects / tasks at once, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces with equipment (bending, squatting, twisting).
• Ability to lift objects of 25-50 pounds, push / pull objects, apply firm grasp and / or reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to gown in / out of cleanrooms.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate program, returning to the academic program following Wave Life Sciences Co-op assignment.
• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a Bachelor-level degree in a technical discipline(s) such as chemical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, etc.
• Experience / interest in working on GMP process equipment and / or in GMP manufacturing environments a plus.
• Experience / interest in oligonucleotide manufacturing processes, unit operations, and facilities a plus.
• Experience with performing data analysis with statistical software and / or programming languages such as MS Excel, JMP, SQL, R, Python, etc. a plus.
• Experience / interest in CAD and drafting P&IDs a plus.
• Experience using / applying AI tools and applications to boost productivity and / or perform data analysis a plus.
• Grade point average of 3.3 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Process Engineering team with executing engineering project deliverables.
• Drafting technical and quality documents.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining GMP process equipment.
• Supporting manufacturing investigations and other related activities.
• Involvement in a range of Engineering and Facilities activities.
• Learning about oligonucleotide process unit operations and equipment.
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing process systems in a GMP environment.
• Interpreting engineering documents (e.g., process and instrumentation diagrams and equipment specifications).
• Supporting and documenting engineering activities (maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment studies, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level