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Takeda · 2 days ago

2026 Summer Internship Program: Early-stage Drug Discovery – Liver diseases - Internship

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $46/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Takeda is a leading R&D organization focused on innovative therapies for patients. The Early-stage Drug Discovery internship in Liver diseases offers students hands-on experience in preclinical research and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced researchers on impactful projects related to liver conditions.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience in preclinical research essential for drug discovery

Learn how to design in vitro studies to investigate the mechanisms of action of potential drug targets

Conduct benchwork under the supervision of experienced biology team leaders

Analyze and interpret experimental results, and participate in discussions within small project teams

Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses in written and/or oral form

Experience bridging industry and academia by engaging in impactful projects

Exposure to a dynamic work environment, collaborating with scientists from diverse disciplines and backgrounds

First-hand experience of hypothesis-driven experimentation and allow them to see immediate impact of their work

Gain practical exposure to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Prepare oral presentation to the functional team

Qualification

Graduate degree in biologyCell culture experienceAssay methods expertiseStandard Operating ProceduresCollaborative team member

Required

Candidate must be pursuing a graduate degree in biology, pharmacology, or a related field with a strong interest in liver disease research and drug discovery

Experience with cell culture including immortalized cell lines, primary cell cultures, and multicellular or organoid culture models

Expertise in at least one of the following assay methods ELISA, Western blot, qPCR, flow cytometry

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

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

The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)

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.