2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Critical Reagents Intern

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Job Description

The Critical Reagent (CR) team supplies CR and supports CR QC and CR stabilities tests for VBU manufactory and R&D.

How You Will Contribute:

As a summer intern, you will work within a dynamic group to explore Takeda’s dengue vaccine program and learn fundamentals of virology and immunology. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in antigen and antibody characterizations, cell culture and dengue virus infection and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Wet lab work: Mammalian cell culture; Dengue virus propagation in cells; Dengue virus detection and anti-sera characterizations by In-Cell Western, ELISA, MSD, DLS, DSF

• Documentation: Maintain detailed laboratory work in ELN; summarize data in Excel, Word and PowerPoint presentations

• Collaboration: Attend weekly CR Team meetings and present a short project update; work in close collaboration with the CR group members

Internship Development Opportunities

• Explore vaccine research projects, learn immunology towards dengue virus. Obtain technical skills in protein characterization and antibody development.

•  Explore industrial research environment and company culture, strengthen communication and presentation skills.
  

Job Requirements:

• This is a fully onsite position located in Cambridge, MA

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master Program

• Fundamental knowledge of immunology, protein biochemistry, biophysics and virology.

• Hands on experience in mammalian cell culture, ELISA, Western blot or other immunoassays

•  Experience in protein and nuclear acid sequence analysis

Internship Eligibility

• 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 2025 or later

• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (June 2nd- August 22nd) or (June 16th - August 29th)

  • 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

• Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program
  

 Program Highlights:

• Hands-on experience with real projects and responsibilities

• Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals

• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns

• Internship events focused on professional and skills development

• Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization

Applications will be accepted between December 18th and January 12th

For Location:

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

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