What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Comparative Medicine In Vivo Technical Intern position at Takeda?
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Job Description
Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.
In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.
Job Description :
The summer intern will join the Comparative Medicine, In Vivo Services team within the Preclinical and Translational Sciences organization. The intern will
- Participate in all three pillars of Comparative Medicine : vivarium, regulatory and technical
- Have the opportunity to learn about various study designs (pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, etc.)
- Assist in in vivo studies supporting multiple therapeutic areas.
- Maintain a core focus on learning and demonstrating rodent in vivo technical skills, the intern will learn basic vivarium operations concepts including husbandry, veterinary care, and welfare regulations
- Participate in Vivarium Lean Management and Operational Excellence initiatives and obtain Lean Six Sigma certification at the white belt and yellow belt levels.
- Attend convened Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) meetings and interact with internal and external members to learn about regulatory and AAALAC accreditation requirements governing the way we work
- Shadow the IACUC administrator working with Takeda Principal Investigators and Takeda research staff members on IACUC protocol creation, amendments, post approval monitoring (PAM) and training compliance
- Participate on Operational Excellence projects helping to bridge workflows and streamline efficiencies for Takeda’s Animal Care and Use Program
- Examples of individual projects may include : creating presentation to the In Vivo Husbandry and Research Teams titled “New Advances (2022-2025) Paving the 3Rs / Animal Welfare Road”
- Create multiple dashboards able to track real-time animal usage across Takeda projects and protocols, and CRO animal welfare approved lists and grades
- Select two internal workstreams to evaluate and streamline; and working alongside the Attending Veterinarian to develop a comprehensive vet care and humane endpoint training presentation.
Internship Development Opportunities :
Job Requirements :
Internship Eligibility
The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames
Program Highlights :
Applications will be accepted between December 18th and January 10th
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 :
USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St
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
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Time Type Full time
Job Exempt
Salary : $21 - $46
