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Takeda · 2 months ago

2026 Summer Internship Program: Lab Scientist

USA - CA - Los Angeles

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $46/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Takeda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Lab Scientist intern for their LA Manufacturing Sciences Laboratory. The intern will gain hands-on experience in protein purification, plasma fractionation, and analytical methods development while collaborating with experts in the field.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Execute protein purification activities (normal and tangential flow filtration, chromatography, formulation)

Run plasma fractionation experiments

Set up and maintain equipment and instruments

Conduct analytical tests (ELISA) and utilize PAT methods

Prepare protocols, reports and presentations

Qualification

Protein purificationAnalytical chemistryPlasma fractionationChromatographyLaboratory techniquesLaboratory environmentPersonal protective equipmentTeam collaboration

Required

A foundational knowledge of proteins and analytical chemistry

This position requires full-time commitment, necessitating five days of on-site work at the LA site

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member

Comfortable working in a laboratory environment and including work in cold rooms

Willingness to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, closed toe shoes, etc

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

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.