Scientist II/Sr. Scientist I, Process Technology Services, CMC
Wave Life Sciences
September 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Lexington, MA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Process Technology Scientist II/Sr. Scientist I in CMC at Wave Life Sciences, focusing on oligonucleotide manufacturing. Responsibilities: synthesize, purify, and characterize oligonucleotides; support process development, external technology transfer, and GMP manufacturing; develop transfer packages, risk assessments, and troubleshooting plans; contribute to process technology innovation and cost reduction; collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Analytical, Supply Chain, and external partners. Requirements: BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related; 4-6+ years in oligonucleotide process development, GMP manufacturing, or technical transfer; knowledge of oligonucleotide synthesis, purification, analytical characterization, and cGMP standards; hands-on experience with ΓKTA, Waters, Sartorius instruments preferred. High-Value: expertise in nucleic acids, GMP environment, external tech transfer, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. WorkSetup: based in Lexington, MA, with travel as needed for external manufacturing and process support.