Analytical Development Internship - Summer 2024
San Diego, California- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Level: Senior
- Travel: 5-10%
The Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharm Sci) organization is an integral part of global R&D at Takeda, translating science into therapeutic products for patients. When you join Pharm Sci, you become part of a team dedicated to bringing our products to life for our patients through innovation, dedication and talent while minimizing environmental impact.
We work as a member of Takeda’s Global Program Team (GPT) and take full ownership of Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) activities — driving product development from bench to bedside.
The Pharm Sci team focuses on executing and enhancing business processes and partnering with key stakeholders and industry leaders to boldly deliver an increasingly complex portfolio. Always looking through a sustainability lens to protect our planet, we are embracing new ways of working, excelling in our data and digital transformation, building differentiated capabilities (CMC Acceleration), delivering innovative medical devices, and advancing an inclusive, innovative culture.
It is an exciting time to be in Pharm Sci. Join our journey and change the lives of patients!
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Job Description
At Takeda, we strive to create an exceptional people experience for patients, communities, partners, and employees. As a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company, we know our decisions and actions affect people’s lives. We look to our values of Takeda-ism, which incorporates Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, and Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business as a guide in our decision-making process to ensure we do what’s right – for our patients, our people and society.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey with Takeda? Our paid 10–12-week summer internship program is designed to immerse you in a dynamic learning environment, featuring a blend of developmental and social activities.
As a Takeda intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that play a crucial role in shaping both our business and the well-being of patients. This experience will not only allow you to apply your technical and business knowledge but also empower you to showcase your analytical strength and creative problem-solving skills.
Seize this chance to gain hands-on experience, expand your skill set, and make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of our innovative and collaborative team, where your contributions matter.
For more information about Takeda, please visit www.takeda.com.
Please note that Takeda does not provide intern housing or a housing stipend.
How you will contribute:
Kinetic Solubility Workflow
Takeda San Diego is looking for an intern to help with designing an efficient workflow for kinetic solubility using Nephrometry or light scattering as a tool. The intern will learn about the role and importance of solubility in drug discovery and how to make this data accessible to scientists. The intern will work with Compound Management, Analytical Development and using Dotmatics (an ELN) to store and process data.
By the end of the intern period, the student will have a nice grasp on plate-based assay development, solubility, using internal services and resources, and databases and visualization. The student will be expected to present these learnings at the end of the summer.
You will learn analytical techniques of pipetting, liquid handling, and plate based assays.
Learn about chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
Help develop quantitative, analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills.
How you will contribute:
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills.
Deadline-driven with an elevated level of organizational and planning skills.
Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills.
Proven record of accomplishment of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.
Global mindset to grow in a diverse work environment.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Currently authorized to work in the US (United States) without sponsorship. Takeda does not provide sponsorship for internship positions.
Available to work full-time (40 hours/week), within the core business hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm, for 12 weeks during the summer months.
Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD, MD student with completion of a minimum of one year of university studies.
Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship with Takeda.
Please note that Takeda does not provide intern housing or a housing stipend.
The hourly pay rate range is $20.00 per hour - $46.00 per hour. The final pay rate offered for this internship may consider several factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.
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.
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