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Takeda · 4 hours ago

2026 U.S Summer Internship Program: Data Scientist Computational Biology Intern

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$21/hr - $46/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Takeda is a pharmaceutical organization seeking a Data Scientist Computational Biology Intern. The role involves implementing and testing machine learning methods to analyze large datasets for drug discovery in the Gastrointestinal & Inflammation Therapeutic Area.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leverage proprietary clinical multi-omics data assets and implement advanced AI/ML approaches

Explore and experiment with innovative strategies for data integration, visualization, and analytical approaches

Engage in the exploration of cutting-edge methodologies aimed at enhancing the precision and depth of analyses

Contribute to the development of advanced techniques within the field of Precision Medicine and Biomarker Discovery

Qualification

Machine LearningDeep LearningProgramming in R/PythonUnix/Linux ProficiencyAWS/HPC EnvironmentMolecular Biology KnowledgeBioinformatics Data AnalysisQuick LearnerOutstanding Communication Skills

Required

Must be pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics and any other relevant fields

Familiar with machine/deep- learning frameworks/libraries

Strong programming skills in R/Python

Working knowledge in molecular biology and clinical metadata

Highly motivated with a strong interest in bioinformatics data analysis in drug discovery and development

Quick learner, Outstanding oral and written communication skills

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

Experience in testing and implement different deep learning architecture is preferred

Proficiency in Unix/Linux shell, AWS/HPC environment 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.