Wave Life Sciences · 17 hours ago
IT Systems Administrator Co-op (Fall 2026)
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New GradWave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. They are looking for a Systems Administrator Co-op for their Fall 2026 Internship/Co-Op Program, where the candidate will interact with senior leaders and support IT operations while gaining knowledge of IT technologies and procedures.
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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
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in a Computer Science or a related field bachelor's degree program at an accredited college/university
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
Preferred
A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
Company
Wave Life Sciences
Wave Life Sciences is a clinical-stage RNA medicines company committed to delivering life-changing treatments for people battling diseases
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Wave Life Sciences has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (11)
2023 (15)
2022 (16)
2021 (15)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.22BKey Investors
GlaxoSmithKlineTakeda VenturesForesite Capital
2025-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2024-09-24Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2023-12-06Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Paul Bolno
President and CEO
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Chandra Vargeese
Chief Technology Officer and Head of Platform Discovery Sciences
Recent News
2026-01-06
2026-01-05
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