Job DescriptionWave 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.
DescriptionWave is looking for a creative and highly motivated software development co-op to help develop custom scientific applications as members of an agile development team. Create a significant impact by developing tools that will be immediately utilized by internal partners engaged in cutting-edge scientific research. Multiple projects are currently available, each requiring different levels of expertise in frontend and backend design.
Experience - Coursework in computer science, engineering or a related subject
- Completed at least 2 programming courses
Responsibilities - Improving your coding skills
- Writing, documenting, and maintaining code
- Learning and following agile processes
- Attending development team meetings
- Providing honest, constructive feedback to all development team members
Key Skills - Experience with SQL, Python, or JavaScript
- Driven, curious and able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience using source code version control systems
- Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly
- Driven, curious and able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment
- Detail-oriented
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.
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