Biotech Co-op: Oligonucleotide Synthesis & Chemistry

Wave Life Sciences USA, Inc.; Lexington (MA); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 41.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wave Life Sciences in Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking a motivated co-op student to join its team in Small Scale Synthesis, Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Chemistry. You will gain exposure to oligonucleotide synthesis, formulation, purification, and analysis as part of a multidisciplinary biotech environment.

This role trains you in laboratory techniques and instrumentation, with an emphasis on accuracy, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifikationen

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate science program in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or related field.
• coursework in organic chemistry is required, biochemistry and analytical chemistry is a plus
• Understanding of laboratory best practices and safety protocols
• Attention to detail and well organized
• Laboratory experience with common laboratory operations including pipetting, weighing, andcentrifugation preferred
• Enthusiasm for DNA/RNA therapeutic development

Aufgaben

• Analyze oligonucleotides by LC‑MS, UHPLC, endotoxin, osmolality, UV and pH
• Prepare/formulate oligonucleotide samples for in vitro and in vivo biological assays and method development
• Use automated liquid handler (Hamilton Star) for high throughput plate‑based sample preparation
• Assist with management of the oligonucleotide inventory and re‑QC program
• Record and present data in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN)
• Gain exposure to automated oligonucleotide solid‑phase synthesis techniques
• Gain exposure to liquid chromatography method development and application

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Organized

Laboratory familiarity

Ausbildung

Undergraduate/Graduate science program in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or related field

Organic chemistry coursework

Biochemistry coursework

Tools

Hamilton Star

LC-MS

UHPLC

ELN

Jobbeschreibung

Wave Life Sciences in Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking a motivated co-op student to join its team in Small Scale Synthesis, Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Chemistry. You will gain exposure to oligonucleotide synthesis, formulation, purification, and analysis as part of a multidisciplinary biotech environment.

This role trains you in laboratory techniques and instrumentation, with an emphasis on accuracy, organization, and teamwork.