2026 Summer Internship Program: Sample Management and Automation Intern

Takeda • Boston, MA

4d • $21 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The sample management and automation group at Takeda is responsible for receiving, processing and shipping orders for materials and assay ready plates as required by research projects. This role will assist the Sample Management and automation group with routine fulfillment and inventory management tasks. This will include developing skills required to work within Takeda LIMS and automation systems to solve problems as they arise. This role will also participate in group meetings and communicate task specific updates to stake holders.

Requirements

• This position will be Fully Onsite (4+ days/week in office) out of the 300 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge location
• Must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field
• This position requires a basic understanding of laboratory safety and sample handling (liquid/powder measuring and dispensing)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Some experience with laboratory automation and LIMS systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• Learn about how research projects are organized and how Sample Management contributes to the success of these initiatives
• Make your own contributions to active therapeutic development within the scope of Sample Management and Automation
• Work with new automated systems and their related software
• Help resolve challenges as they arise and improve current sample management processes when possible
• Collaborate with science workers involved in pharmaceutical R+D and explore options for professional development

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