Quality Control Co-op (Fall 2026)
About The Position
Wave Life Sciences (Wave) is a biotechnology company focused on delivering transformational therapies for patients with serious, genetically defined diseases. We differentiate ourselves through our proprietary chemistry platform that enables the production of stereopure oligonucleotides precisely targeting the underlying cause of rare diseases. At Wave, we welcome those who share a passion to change lives and embrace a culture that is thoughtful, dynamic, humble, and fearless. Together, we can contribute to our mission enabling every patient with a genetic disease to have access to life-changing treatments. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
