2026 Summer Internship Program: Early-stage Drug Discovery – Liver diseases - Internship
About The Position
At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on three therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. The LIVER Team within the Gastroenterology Drug Discovery Unit (GI² DDU) at Takeda is dedicated to advancing research and development related to liver diseases. Our focus is on identifying and developing innovative therapies to effectively treat various liver conditions. Our division-sponsored program offers students a valuable opportunity to work in an innovative and collaborative environment, where cross-functional research drives the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents to benefit patients. Participants of the summer Internship at Liver team (GI² DDU), will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting, contributing to cutting-edge research projects, conducting preclinical research that leverage cutting-edge technology and data analytics. The program also provides diverse opportunities to collaborate within a matrixed organization and engage with scientists from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds.
Requirements
- Candidate must be pursuing a graduate degree in biology, pharmacology, or a related field with a strong interest in liver disease research and drug discovery.
- Experience with cell culture including immortalized cell lines, primary cell cultures, and multicellular or organoid culture models.
- Expertise in at least one of the following assay methods: ELISA, Western blot, qPCR, flow cytometry.
- This position requires full-time commitment, necessitating five days of on-site work.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member.
- 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
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Takeda researchers on several high-impact projects.
- Gain hands-on experience in preclinical research essential for drug discovery
- Learn how to design in vitro studies to investigate the mechanisms of action of potential drug targets
- Conduct benchwork under the supervision of experienced biology team leaders
- Analyze and interpret experimental results, and participate in discussions within small project teams
- Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses in written and/or oral form.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
