Mikaela Estes
About Mikaela Estes
Mikaela Estes is an Oligonucleotide Process Development Co-op at Wave Life Sciences in Lexington, Massachusetts. She is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology, with a minor in Applied Mathematics, and has experience in laboratory operations and R&D engineering.
Work at Wave
Mikaela Estes is currently employed at Wave Life Sciences as an Oligonucleotide Process Development Co-op. She has held this position since 2023, working on-site in Lexington, Massachusetts. In this role, she is involved in the development of oligonucleotide processes, contributing to the company's research and development efforts in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Mikaela Estes is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology, with an expected graduation in 2024. Alongside her major, she has a minor in Applied Mathematics. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in both engineering principles and mathematical applications relevant to the biomedical field.
Background
Mikaela has gained practical experience through various internships. She is currently working as an Engineering Intern at embecta in Andover, Massachusetts, where she has been since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as a Laboratory Operations Intern at The Engine in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from 2022 to 2023. These positions have allowed her to develop skills in laboratory operations and research and development engineering.
Career Development
Mikaela Estes is actively seeking to expand her skills through a new co-op position for Fall 2023. This initiative reflects her commitment to professional growth and her desire to gain further experience in the engineering and biomedical fields.