2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Cell Process Development Intern

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Job Description

The Cell Process Development team operates as the bridge between early discovery and manufacturing by developing large-scale processes for our cell therapy projects. We work closely with our Drug Discovery Units, early CMC, and manufacturing colleagues to produce manufacturing-ready cell therapy processes.

Job Description :

• The intern will work closely with the Cell Therapy Process Development Team (PD) team to support process development in Chimeric Antigen Receptor Gamma delta T (CAR γδ-T) Cell Therapy platform and will learn how to optimize a process to be ready for manufacturing.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of immunology and the CAR γδ-T cell platform
• Learn cell therapy manufacturing technologies and optimize a new protocol for cell processing on a novel device.
• Develop lab skills such as aseptic technique, primary cell culture, cell counting, isolation, transduction, expansion, harvesting, and cryopreservation.
• Develop analytical skills such as flow cytometry, ddPCR, cell-based assays to independently analyze samples
• Learn to use data analysis software such as Prism, JMP and FlowJo to make graphs, statistical analysis, and presentations for data dissemination
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation to summarize experiences and project outcomes

Internship Development Opportunities :

All these learnings will provide a valuable opportunity for a motivated individual to gain practical experience in the rapidly growing field of cell therapy, contributing to innovative solutions in drug product manufacturing.

Job Requirements :

Internship Eligibility

The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames

Program Highlights :

Applications will be accepted between January 6th and January 31st

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation may bean important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location : Boston, MA

U.S. Hourly Wage Range :

21.00 - $46.00

The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year / level to be entered following completion of internship.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include :

Paid sick time

Civic Duty paid time off

Participation at company volunteer events

Participation at company sponsored special events

Access to on-site fitness center (where available)

Commuter Benefit : To offset your work-commute expenses, Takeda provides U.S. employees with a fixed monthly subsidy to be used for either public transportation (transit) or parking.

EEO Statement

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Locations Boston, MA

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type Full time

Job Exempt

Salary : $21 - $46