IT Systems Administrator Co-op (Fall 2026)

Role Summary

Wave Life Sciences is seeking a Systems Administrator Co-op for Fall 2026 Internship/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 strong System Administrator must have excellent communication skills to work with employees across the organization and ensure they can work efficiently, and possess a solid technical understanding of information systems to address issues that arise.

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 in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
• Assist team members by performing tasks necessary to support Enterprise Infrastructure as well as build foundational skills and knowledge.
• Assist with ticket management and resolution.
• Effectively communicate with the customers, manager, mentors, and team members on the status of work. Ask relevant questions and listen attentively with patience as part of communication.
• Utilize FreshService and Atlassian applications to coordinate support activities.
• Participating in infrastructure related projects and commit to thorough documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Knowledge Base (KB) documentation creation and updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Computer Science or a related field bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college/university.
• 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.