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Takeda · 2 months ago

2026 Summer Internship Program: Sample Management and Automation Intern

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $46/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Takeda is a leading pharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Sample Management and Automation Intern for their summer internship program. The intern will assist in routine fulfillment and inventory management tasks within the sample management and automation group, contributing to research projects and collaborating with science workers in pharmaceutical R&D.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Learn about how research projects are organized and how Sample Management contributes to the success of these initiatives

Make your own contributions to active therapeutic development within the scope of Sample Management and Automation

Work with new automated systems and their related software

Help resolve challenges as they arise and improve current sample management processes when possible

Collaborate with science workers involved in pharmaceutical R+D and explore options for professional development

Develop an understanding of the Titian Mosaic inventory system

Basic introduction to automated systems ranging from conventional liquid handlers to full integrated HRB robotic arm systems

End-to-end fulfillment of requests for assay ready materials while ensuring the highest level of integrity, both for the compounds and the data associated with them

Qualification

Laboratory automationLIMS systemsLaboratory safetySample handlingCommunication skills

Required

Must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field

This position requires a basic understanding of laboratory safety and sample handling (liquid/powder measuring and dispensing)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship

Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later

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

Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates

Preferred

Some experience with laboratory automation and LIMS systems is preferred

Benefits

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.