What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Packaging Development Engineer Intern position at Takeda?
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Job Description
Packaging Development Engineers lead innovation, development, testing, and validation of all packaging materials for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and combination products. We also develop innovative and creative packaging solutions which meet the needs and requirements of our patients, manufacturing teams, and quality teams. We collaborate with Quality, Mfg, Regulatory, R&D, Clinical, Legal, and external partners including testing laboratories, CROs and CMOs.
How You Will Contribute :
- Will be a supporting team member for ongoing projects for packaging development activities in a cross-functional team environment for drug and combination products.
- Provide support to test plans and protocols for verification of primary and secondary packaging, human factors studies, and manufacturing operations.
- Will work with external vendors and test labs to support project work.
- Will provide hands on support for concept testing in a lab environment.
- Will also provide support and contribute to sustainable packaging initiatives.
Internship Development Opportunities :
Job Requirements :
Internship Eligibility
The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames
Program Highlights :
Applications accepted between December 18th and January 12th
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 : Lexington, 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
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 Lexington, MA
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Time Type Full time
Job Exempt
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Salary : $21 - $46
