2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Manufacturing Scientist Intern

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Job Description

The Manufacturing Sciences- Drug Product team is responsible for serving as the Technical SME for Drug Products at Thousand Oaks site and process experts in the manufacture process. Processes involved to manufacture these drug products involve Formulation/ Filling/ Lyophilization, capping and packaging. The team is also responsible in providing technical support for new Tech Transfer products at Thousand Oaks site.

Job Description:

• Gain exposure and provide support to technical and/or cross-functional teams to conduct technology transfer, process optimization, and investigations
• Learn and support manufacturing investigations, monitoring of process performance through Continued Process Verification (CPV), product complaints management
• Learn and support the development of process models/CPV improvement initiatives, and dashboard creations/deployment
• Prepare and execute study protocols and reports
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Exposure to the Biotech Industry.
• Exposure to statistical approaches and understand how to apply academic learnings from school at work.
• Exposure to technology transfer, with elements of project management.
• Exposure to process monitoring, complaints management, investigations and understanding their role in a highly regulated GMP environment.

Job Requirements:

• This position will be Fully Onsite and require 4+ days in the Thousand Oaks, CA office per week.
• Must be pursuing an Undergraduate Degree in any Scientific discipline
• Must possess General IT fluency
• 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

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

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U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

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