IT Systems Administrator Co-op (Spring 2027)

Wave Life Sciences
Lexington, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted Sep 3, 2026
Spring 2027Year-round

About the role

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.

Wave Life Sciences is looking for a Systems Administrator Co-op for our Spring 2027 Co-op Program. In this role, you will interact with senior leaders, learn directly from business partners, and leverage our unique business practices while taking on various assignments.

A good System Administrator must have excellent communication skills since they work directly with employees across an organization to understand their needs and ensure all employees can work as efficiently as possible. They also need a strong technical understanding of information systems to address issues that arise across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Typical responsibilities include providing services to the day-to-day

operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in Wave IT projects and programs, and supporting the Head of IT Operations.

  • Gain knowledge of the IT Department technologies and procedures.
  • Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior IT Team members

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