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Takeda · 2 weeks ago

2026 Summer Internship Program: Lab Scientist

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $46/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Takeda is a pharmaceutical company seeking interns for their Summer Internship Program in the Manufacturing Sciences Laboratory. The intern will work on protein purification and plasma fractionation processes, gaining hands-on experience and 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 fractionationChromatographyELISALaboratory environmentCollaborative teamwork

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

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.