Oligonucleotide Analytical Chemistry Process Development Co-op (Spring 2027)

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Wave Life Sciences USA is seeking a highly motivated co-op to join its Process Development team in Lexington, Massachusetts. Gain exposure to oligonucleotide synthesis, analytical methods, and formulations.

Trained in a variety of laboratory techniques and instrumentation used in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Analytical chemistry or biochemistry laboratory experience is preferred, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical chemistry or biochemistry laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffer and samples for analysis
• Perform analytical QC of oligonucleotides by UV, endotoxin, osmolality, pH, LC, and LC-MS
• Assist with solubility and stability studies
• Assist with method development and data analysis using a variety of software platforms
• Assist with management of oligonucleotide inventory
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of LC and LC-MS instrumentation
• Document experiments in an electronic notebook

Skills

Lab safety

Communication

Tools

LC

LC-MS

UV

Job description

Wave Life Sciences USA seeks a highly motivated co-op student to join its Process Development team in Lexington, Massachusetts. Gain exposure to oligonucleotide synthesis, analytical methods, and formulations. Trained in a variety of laboratory techniques and instrumentation used in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required; ability to thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Analytical chemistry or biochemistry laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffer and samples for analysis
• Perform analytical QC of oligonucleotides by UV, endotoxin, osmolality, pH, LC, and LC-MS
• Assist with solubility and stability studies
• Assist with method development and data analysis using a variety of software platforms
• Assist with management of oligonucleotide inventory
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of LC and LC-MS instrumentation
• Document experiments in an electronic notebook

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strict adherence to lab safety protocols including PPE
• Effective communication skills and ability to present experimental results within a small team