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2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Manufacturing Sciences Intern

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Plasma
  • Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0139796 Date posted 12/18/2024 Location Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

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Job Description

The Manufacturing Sciences team is responsible for technology transfer and supporting the introduction of new processes and analytical methods to the Brooklyn Park site. The analytical team is responsible for some analytical method development and qualification, support of Quality Control and Manufacturing testing as needed, and participates in global teams, working on lifecycle activities for the same test methods. The team is also responsible for authoring certain sections of the documents required to submit to regulatory agencies.

Job Description:

This role is designed to challenge you and be influential to your future career. The Manufacturing Sciences intern will gain exposure to some of the test methods performed in the Manufacturing Sciences Lab and may participate in the development or qualification of a test method


How You Will Contribute:

  • Perform experiments and testing to support laboratory studies
  • Utilize analytical instrumentation to assess product quality of biologics drug
  • Interact with and support process colleagues
  • Evaluate new test methods; troubleshoot methods that are no longer performing as expected

Internship Development Opportunities:

  • Assigned peer mentor to help introduce you to Takeda's culture and values
  • Participate in professional development and networking events (I.e., National intern day celebrations, resume workshops, coffee chats with senior leaders at the site, etc.)
  • Work in cross function teams and collaborate with seasoned professionals
  • Exposure to Takeda's technologies, products, and global environment what a scientific role in industry might look like
  • Understanding of how to design effective experiments
  • Introduction to working in a regulated environment

Job Requirements:

  • This position will be Full Onsite and require 4+ days in the Brooklyn Park, MN office per week.
  • Basic understanding of computer skills including MS Office (PowerPoint, Words, Excel)
  • Internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and information gathering
  • Highly reliable and a strong team player
  • Flexible with an attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor Degree in a Hard Science or Engineering Discipline

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 10th

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation may bean important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Brooklyn Park, MN

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year/level to be entered following completion of internship.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include:

  • 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. 

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Brooklyn Park, MN

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No
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