•2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Process Engineer Intern

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a motivated intern to assist in upstream cell culture processes development. This internship offers hands-on experience with real projects, focusing on optimizing media formulations and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams. Interns will engage in designing experiments, data analysis, and presenting results, enhancing their skills in the pharmaceutical industry. With dedicated mentorship and networking opportunities, this role is ideal for students eager to contribute to impactful advancements in bioprocessing while gaining valuable industry exposure. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid Sick Time

Civic Duty Paid Time Off

Company Volunteer Events Participation

On-site Fitness Center Access

Commuter Benefit

Qualifications

• Must be a junior or graduate student in relevant fields.
• Previous lab experience and knowledge of cell culture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute cell culture experiments using various bioreactor systems.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and present findings to the team.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Cell Culture Processes

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Bioengineering

Degree in Biochemistry

Tools

AMBR15

AMBR250

Benchtop Bioreactor Systems

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Python

Job description

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Job Description

The Biotherapeutics Process Development (BPD) group is looking for a motivated intern to assist in the development of upstream cell culture processes. The BPD group at Takeda is responsible for design, development, scale up, and transfer of manufacturing processes for early and late-stage biologic therapies. The summer intern will play a key role in platform development initiatives to advance upstream cell culture processes by utilizing a Graphical User Interface (GUI) as a modeling tool. Their primary focus will be a proof-of-concept case study aimed at optimizing amino acid content in media formulations. Responsibilities will include designing and executing experiments, performing in-depth data analysis, and presenting findings to the Bioprocess Development (BPD) team to support innovation and enhance process efficiency.

The intern will contribute to this work through hands-on execution of experiments using shake flasks, AMBR15, AMBR250, and/or benchtop bioreactor systems, under the guidance of upstream subject matter experts (SMEs). They will actively participate in experimental design, data interpretation, and effective communication of results to the broader BPD team, fostering collaboration and contributing to impactful advancements in upstream bioprocessing.

Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members from upstream, downstream, technical development, and analytical teams throughout the project. This opportunity will provide the student with relevant experience in cell culture-based production of protein therapeutics and facilitate development of key skills needed to thrive as an engineer or scientist in the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ongoing process development efforts to better improve the in-process control and process understanding
• Plan and execute cell culture experiments in shake flasks, high throughput AMBR systems, and/or benchtop bioreactors
• Keep complete records of experimental design, results, and conclusions with an electronic notebook
• Share key results & findings through oral presentations and written reports
• Complete other lab activities as needed
• Collaborate with other cross-functional teams from within BPD and Analytical Development (AD)

Job Requirements:

• This position will be Fully Onsite and require 4+ days in the Lexington, MA office per week.
• The ideal candidate is a junior year undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biochemistry, or in a similar field.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Previous experience with upstream cell culture processes and high-throughput AMBR systems in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of data sciences, modeling and machine learning is preferred.
• Understanding of computer skills including MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and Python (programming language) is preferred.
• 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 29th) or (June 16th - August 22nd)
  • 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 1/21 and 2/9.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

We understand compensation may be an 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:

Lexington, 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:

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: Lexington, MA

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No

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