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Takeda · 2 days ago

2026 Summer Internship Program: Machine Learning Research Intern

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $46/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Takeda is a pharmaceutical company focusing on drug discovery and development through computational methodologies. The Machine Learning Research Intern will design, train, and evaluate machine learning models, collaborate with research teams, and analyze datasets to support R&D needs.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, train, and evaluate modern machine learning models applied to chemical and biological problems

Collaborate with the machine learning research team to explore and test new algorithmic ideas

Clean, organize, and analyze chemical and biological datasets for modeling and benchmarking

Build and validate models for (bio)molecular property prediction and optimization

Compare different molecular representations (e.g., SMILES, graphs, fingerprints) in both supervised and unsupervised learning setups

Work closely with colleagues in chemistry, biology, and data science to understand real R&D needs and how ML solutions can be integrated into existing workflows

Present your results regularly to the team, including progress updates, key findings, and next steps

Qualification

Machine LearningPythonData ScienceChemistry KnowledgeBiology KnowledgeDeep Learning FrameworksCommunication Skills

Required

Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related quantitative field

Strong interest in research at the intersection of machine learning and the life sciences

Good foundational knowledge of chemistry and/or biology

Solid communication skills in English, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly in small group discussions and meetings

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

Hands-on Python programming experience

Experience with data science and/or cheminformatics tools, such as Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, RDKit, OEChem, or DeepChem

Experience with at least one deep learning framework, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX

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.