2026 Summer Internship Program: Analytical Development Intern

Takeda • Lexington, MA

14h • $21 - $46

About The Position

The Analytical Development Department is responsible for the design, development, qualification/validation, and transfer of analytical test methods as well as implementing analytical controls that enable pharmaceutical products to meet the required quality and safety standards. The team routinely reviews and updates the test methods based on the most up to date regulatory requirements. Horseshoe crab derived LAL reagent has been historically the gold standard for bacterial endotoxin testing (BET) in pharmaceutical products. However, due to its environmental impact, European regulators are increasingly recommending sustainable, environmental-friendly alternative reagents.

Requirements

• A passion for science and an interest in developing analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience with microvolume pipetting is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member.
• Undergraduate or graduate student with a background in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or biology.
• 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 26 th -August 14 th or June 15 th - August 21 st )
• 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
• Applications will be accepted between November 7 th - January 2nd

Responsibilities

• Method development study planning and execution.
• Gain hands-on experience in establishment of endotoxin test method using recombinant Factor C
• Assist in various tasks, including study design, data collection, data analysis, and troubleshooting as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communication and presentation of the project outcome.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Civic Duty paid time off
• Participation at company volunteer events
• Participation at company sponsored special events
• Access to on-site f itness c enter (where a vailable )
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees