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Takeda · 2 months ago

2026 Summer Internship Program: Vaccine Business Unit Product Operations Assay Development Intern

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $46/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Takeda is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on vaccine development. The VBU Product Operations Assay Development Intern will plan and execute wet-lab experiments, analyze data, and present results to support the analytical lifecycle management of commercial vaccines.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plan and execute wet-lab experiments

Analyze data

Interpret and present results and conclusions to the larger development team

Use findings to inform further development strategy and/or finalize analytical procedure operating parameters

Qualification

Analytical methodologiesWet-lab experimentsData analysisMolecular characterizationResearch laboratory experienceMicropipette usageSafety complianceTeam collaboration

Required

Must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or another relevant field

Basic experience in a research laboratory, including usage of micropipettes

Willingness to wear appropriate PPE to meet safety requirements while working in a BSL-2 environment

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member

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

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

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.