Wave Life Sciences · 20 hours ago
Process Engineering Co-op (Fall 2026)
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New GradWave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. They are seeking a highly motivated engineering student to join the Process Engineering group, where the co-op will assist with engineering project deliverables and support manufacturing processes in a GMP environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
No H1B
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
Support and document engineering activities (maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment studies, etc.)
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Pursuing a Bachelor-level degree in a technical discipline(s) such as chemical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, data science / statistics, etc
Grade point average of 3.3 or higher preferred
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
Company
Wave Life Sciences
Wave Life Sciences is a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling diseases
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.22BKey Investors
GlaxoSmithKlineTakeda VenturesForesite Capital
2025-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2024-09-24Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2023-12-06Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Paul Bolno
President and CEO
C
Chandra Vargeese
Chief Technology Officer and Head of Platform Discovery Sciences
Recent News
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