Environmental, Health & Safety Co-op (Spring 2026) presso Wave

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 includes editing, splicing, RNA interference and antisense silencing, providing us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline includes clinical programs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Huntington’s disease, as well as a preclinical program in obesity. 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.

Wave Life Sciences is looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety Co-op for our Spring 2025 Internship/Co-Op Program. In this role, you will interact with laboratory, manufacturing and facilities personnel to learn about chemical use, process safety and EHS program management in the pharmaceutical life sciences. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

This co-op role will be primarily responsible for general support of the EHS team, as well as the execution of key projects.  The individual will be trained in key aspects of EHS activities within the Biotechnology industry.  Key projects will be based on how to identify, evaluate, and control environmental and physical hazards in the workplace, as well as managing environmental aspects. Successful individuals will learn to operate by anticipating potential risks, recognizing them, assessing their severity, and implementing controls.

In addition, this assignment will offer the opportunity to learn about oligonucleotide processing and hands-on experience supporting manufacturing process systems in a GMP environment and in high throughput laboratories. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in EHS related related bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited college/university.  Programs such as Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, or other science disciplines will be considered. 
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Strong Windows OS background.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be well-organized and have the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to take direction needed to resolve incidents quickly and effectively.
• Able to complete routine tasks independently over time. This includes gaining the functional, technical, and problem-solving skills needed to complete assignments.

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.