•2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Process Engineer Intern

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Job Description

The Biotherapeutics Process Development (BPD) group is looking for a motivated intern to assist in the development of upstream cell culture processes. The BPD group at Takeda is responsible for design, development, scale up, and transfer of manufacturing processes for early and late-stage biologic therapies. The summer intern will play a key role in platform development initiatives to advance upstream cell culture processes by utilizing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) as a modeling tool. Their primary focus will be a proof-of-concept case study aimed at optimizing amino acid content in media formulations. Responsibilities will include designing and executing experiments, performing in-depth data analysis, and presenting findings to the Bioprocess Development (BPD) team to support innovation and enhance process efficiency.

The intern will contribute to this work through hands-on execution of experiments using shake flasks, AMBR15, AMBR250, and / or benchtop bioreactor systems, under the guidance of upstream subject matter experts (SMEs). They will actively participate in experimental design, data interpretation, and effective communication of results to the broader BPD team, fostering collaboration and contributing to impactful advancements in upstream bioprocessing.

Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members from upstream, downstream, technical development, and analytical teams throughout the project. This opportunity will provide the student with relevant experience in cell culture-based production of protein therapeutics and facilitate development of key skills needed to thrive as an engineer or scientist in the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Description :

The intern will participate in :

• Ongoing process development efforts to better improve the in-process control and process understanding
• Plan and execute cell culture experiments in shake flasks, high throughput AMBR systems, and / or bench top bioreactors
• Keep complete records of experimental design, results, and conclusions with an electronic notebook
• Share key results & findings through oral presentations and written reports
• Complete other lab activities as needed
• Collaborate with other cross-functionals teams from within BPD and Analytical Development (AD)

Job Requirements :

Internship Eligibility

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

Program Highlights :

Applications will be accepted between 1 / 21 and 2 / 9

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