Process Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

Wave Life Sciences; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on RNA medicines. The co-op role in Lexington, MA offers hands-on experience in Process Engineering, supporting GMP equipment, data analysis, and manufacturing investigations within a fast-paced team.

You will learn to interpret engineering documents, draft technical papers, and contribute to projects across engineering and facilities. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor-level degree in a technical discipline such as chemical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering or chemistry.
• Experience or interest in GMP process equipment and/or GMP manufacturing environments.
• Interest in oligonucleotide manufacturing processes, unit operations, and facilities.
• Experience with data analysis using Excel, JMP, SQL, R, Python, etc.
• Experience with CAD and drafting P&IDs.
• Experience applying AI tools to boost productivity and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist Process Engineering team with executing engineering project deliverables.
• Draft technical and quality documents and support investigations.
• Troubleshoot and maintain GMP process equipment and support manufacturing investigations.
• Learn oligonucleotide process unit operations and participate in GMP-related activities.
• Support a range of Engineering and Facilities tasks within projects.

Skills

GMP process equipment experience

Data analysis (Excel, JMP, SQL, R, Py

Education

Bachelor-level degree in chemical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry

Tools

JMP

SQL

R

Python

Excel

CAD & P&IDs

AI tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

About Wave

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Scope

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.

Position Responsibilities

This co-op role will be primarily responsible for 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. In addition, this assignment will offer the opportunity for involvement in a range of Engineering and Facilities activities, the opportunity to learn about oligonucleotide process unit operations and equipment, and hands-on experience supporting manufacturing process systems in a GMP environment. The co-op will be assigned to various engineering projects and tasks. The ability to successfully execute projects will require a willingness to learn good manufacturing practices (GMP), excellent communication skills, and an ability to work well in a team environment. This individual will be expected to learn how to interpret engineering documents (for example process and instrumentation diagrams and equipment specifications), and support and document engineering activities (maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment studies, etc.).

Preferred Education, Skills, Experience And Interests

• 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.

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.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Wave Life Sciences Co-op Program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• 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


• Grade point average of 3.3 or higher preferred


• At least 18 years of age prior to the scheduled start date

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wave Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wave Life Sciences complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Harassment and Non-Discrimination Statement

Wave Life Sciences expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Wave Life Sciences' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Recruitment / Agency Policies

We value our relationships with professional recruitment firms. To protect the interests of all parties and given the large volume of inquiries received from third-party placement agencies, we are not able to respond to all agency inquiries. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates for current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of a signed agreement between our company and a placement agency does not create an implied obligation and, if an unsolicited candidate represented by a placement agency is hired, we are not obligated to pay a fee. Only approved recruitment firms will be allowed to provide services to Wave Life Sciences, USA.