Biotherapeutics Process Development Co-op – Onsite in MA

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Commuter Benefit

On-site fitness center

Volunteer events

Job summary

Takeda's Biotherapeutics Process Development Co-op in Lexington, MA is a fully onsite internship extending over approximately six months. You will execute hands-on cell culture experiments across upstream operations, document results, and support data-driven process optimization.

You will learn to operate bench-top bioreactors, Ambr, shake flasks, and WAVE systems, while collaborating with Takeda scientists to communicate findings and generate technical summaries.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, or related field.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to learn new techniques and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor experiments using cell culture and upstream unit operations (bench-top bioreactors, Ambr, shake flasks, WAVE bioreactors).
• Operate and monitor bioprocess equipment using DeltaV or similar process control systems.
• Prepare cell culture media, feed, and buffers.
• Document experimental work in electronic lab notebooks with clear, accurate records.
• Perform basic data analysis to evaluate trends and support study conclusions.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Learning new techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field

Job description

Takeda's Biotherapeutics Process Development Co-op in Lexington, MA is a fully onsite internship extending over approximately six months. You will execute hands-on cell culture experiments across upstream operations, document results, and support data-driven process optimization.

You will learn to operate bench-top bioreactors, Ambr, shake flasks, and WAVE systems, while collaborating with Takeda scientists to communicate findings and generate technical summaries.