2026 Summer Internship Program: Vaccine Business Unit Product Operations Assay Development Intern

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Job Description

Vaccine Business Unit (VBU) Product Operations Assay Development plays a critical role in vaccine manufacturing by providing analytical methodologies that measure the quality attributes of vaccine products throughout the manufacturing process. Critical quality attributes that are measured include safety, identity, purity and potency, as well as product specific molecular characterization. We collaborate closely with global vaccine quality to deliver analytical methodologies and support analytical testing at GMP quality control laboratories.

Enhanced analytical development is a systematic way of developing and refining knowledge of an analytical procedure and demonstrating procedure understanding. In addition to the minimal approach, an enhanced approach may include conducting an analytical method risk assessment and evaluating prior knowledge to identify the analytical procedure parameters that can impact performance of the procedure, as well as conducting uni- and multi-variate experiments and/or modeling to explore ranges and interactions between identified analytical procedure parameters (ICH Q14 Guideline on analytical procedure development). This project is intended to support enhanced analytical development for one or more analytical methodologies in development supporting the analytical lifecycle management of a commercial vaccine.

How You Will Contribute

As a VBU Product Operations Assay Development Intern, under the manager’s supervision, you will have the opportunity to…

• Plan and execute wet-lab experiments
• Analyze data
• Interpret and present results and conclusions to the larger development team
• Use findings to inform further development strategy and/or finalize analytical procedure operating parameters
  
  
  

Internship Development Opportunities

• Hands on experience across different types of analytical methodologies/technologies (i.e. molecular, immunoassay, cell-based)
• Gain real-world experience developing analytical methodologies in a team environment for a commercial vaccine
• Mentorship from experienced analytical scientists in the vaccine industry
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• This position will be in person and require 5 days/week in Cambridge, MA
• Must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or another relevant field
• Basic experience in a research laboratory, including usage of micropipettes
• Willingness to wear appropriate PPE to meet safety requirements while working in a BSL-2 environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member
  
  
  

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 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  
• 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 
  
  
  

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:

Boston, MA

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

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LocationsBoston, MA

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypePaid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

No

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