2026 U.S Summer Internship: Cell Line Development Intern

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Job Description

Takeda’s Cell Line Development (CLD) team advances biologics manufacturing by creating and characterizing robust, high-yield cell lines. As a critical part of global bioprocessing, the CLD team supports discovery and development programs by engineering cellular platforms optimized for therapeutic protein production. Through close collaboration with research, process development, and manufacturing groups, the team ensures cutting-edge technologies are applied to generate safe, consistent, and scalable cell lines. With a strong foundation in scientific rigor and innovation, the CLD function directly contributes to Takeda’s mission to deliver transformative medicines to patients worldwide.

As a Cell Line Development Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in molecular and cell biology, supporting projects that contribute to Takeda’s biologics pipeline. You will work under the guidance of experienced scientists and actively participate in lab-based research and analysis.

How You will Contribute:

Duties will include the following, under the manager's supervision

• Perform molecular cloning and vector design.

• Prepare and validate vector constructs.

• Conduct CHO cell culture and transfection experiments.

• Draft and maintain experimental protocols and documentation.

• Contribute to careful record keeping, data analysis, and presentation.

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Molecular and cell biology techniques.

• Vector design and construction strategies.

• CHO cell culture methods and transfection workflows.

• Cell Line Development processes.

• Data analysis and presentation skills in a research environment.
  

Job Requirements:

• This position is Fully Onsite out of our Cambridge, MA office

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• Strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and/or biochemistry.

For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

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

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

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