2026 Summer Internship Program: Early-stage Drug Discovery – Liver diseases - Internship

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Job Description

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.

How You Will Contribute:

As an early-stage drug discovery -Liver diseases- intern, you will have the opportunity to…

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.

Internship Development Opportunities:

Interns will gain:

• Experience bridging industry and academia by engaging in impactful projects.

• Exposure to a dynamic work environment, collaborating with scientists from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.

• First-hand experience of hypothesis-driven experimentation and allow them to see immediate impact of their work.

• Gain practical exposure to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Prepare oral presentation to the functional team.
  

Job 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.

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

EEO Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

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