IT Lab and GxP Systems Support Co-op (Spring 2027)

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.

Description

Wave Life Sciences is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IT Lab and GxP Systems Support Co-op to join our Co-op Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting IT systems in a regulated laboratory environment.

As an IT Lab and GxP Systems Support Co-op, you will work closely with our IT Technical Specialists and Business Analysts to support and maintain computer systems used in laboratories and GxP-regulated environments. You will assist in troubleshooting technical issues, managing support requests through our helpdesk system, and contributing to the development of documentation and knowledge bases for system upkeep and compliance.

Experience

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field at an accredited college or university. 
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day IT support for laboratory and GxP-regulated systems, contributing to ongoing Wave IT projects and initiatives. 
• Collaborate with IT Technical Specialists, Business Analysts, and the broader IT Operations team to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Manage and resolve support tickets using the FreshService platform, ensuring accurate documentation for knowledge sharing. 
• Receive hands-on training, mentorship, and guidance from senior IT team members to support learning and professional development. 
• Communicate effectively with lab users, IT team members, and mentors regarding task progress, challenges, and solutions. 
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of Knowledge Base (KB) articles to support system upkeep and user education. 
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Learn and apply best practices for supporting systems in a regulated (GxP) environment. 

Key Skills

• Solid understanding of Windows operating systems and basic IT troubleshooting.
• Highly organized with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team. 
• Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

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.

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.