Medicinal Chemistry Co-op (Spring 2026)

Role Summary

Medicinal Chemistry Co-op (Spring 2026) at Wave Life Sciences in Cambridge, MA. The co-op will primarily consist of laboratory work in support of the medicinal chemistry team’s efforts, including planning, designing and executing multi-step synthesis, purification, and compound characterization, along with analysis of raw materials and final products and maintaining records. Training in a variety of laboratory techniques and instrumentation will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-step organic synthesis, isolate newly synthesized chemical compounds
• Analyze chemical compounds through various analytical techniques (UV-Vis, LC/MS, Polarimeter, NMRs, etc.) and interpret experimental outcomes
• Troubleshoot and optimize reaction protocols based on discussions with their supervisor
• Present data and summarized results both orally and in written form, within multidisciplinary team meeting
• Take detailed notes about the experimental design and conditions, and record these experimental results in both electronic notebook and presentation format

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline (i.e., biochemistry, chemical engineering)
• At least two years of undergraduate education completed within a Chemistry discipline preferred
• Must have successfully completed Organic Chemistry courses (I and II or equivalent) with lab
• Excellent oral and written skills, as well as superior organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaborative and self-motivated team player
• Enthusiasm and excitement for the pursuit of cutting-edge science
• Basic understanding of molecular and cell biology
• Organic and biochemistry lab experience preferred