Manufacturing Sciences – Downstream Intern

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Job Description

The Manufacturing Sciences Downstream group supports the development, transfer, and lifecycle management of purification and filtration unit operations used in biologics manufacturing. This team ensures robust downstream process performance by executing some process development, tech transfers, process validation, lifecycle management and evaluating new technologies for implementation. The downstream team designs and executes studies that will efficiently and accurately evaluate process changes or optimizations.

As an intern in the Manufacturing Sciences Downstream group, you will be immersed in a dynamic, cross-functional environment that bridges technical operations, quality control, and process development. This team plays a key role in ensuring the robustness and reliability of purification and filtration unit operations used throughout the lifecycle of biologic products—from early development through commercial manufacturing.

You’ll be part of a collaborative group supporting process development, scale-down model generation, deviation investigations, and the evaluation and implementation of new technologies. Over the 12-week internship, you will own one or more projects and collaborate with your manager, mentor, and team members to execute them. This experience will help you build technical skills, scientific reasoning, and business acumen while contributing to the delivery of high-quality biologic therapies.

How You Will Contribute

Duties may include some of the following, under the manager's and/or mentor’s supervision:

• Support process development and optimization for biologics manufacturing.
• Assist with downstream lab activities, including documentation, data review, and performance tracking.
• Participate in scale-down model generation to simulate manufacturing conditions.
• Contribute to deviation investigations and root cause analyses.
• Help evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance analytical capabilities and data integrity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Gain exposure to GMP documentation practices and regulatory expectations in a biologics setting.
  
  
  

Internship Development Opportunities

Interns will gain exposure to:

• Operating within industry guidelines for controlled scientific experiments.
• Approaches to solving real-world problems in drug development.
• An introduction to regulatory requirements for biologics manufacturing.
• Purification and filtration techniques commonly used in biologics production.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• This is a full-time, on-site position (40 hours/week).
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Prior laboratory experience required (e.g., academic lab courses, guided research).
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where plans may evolve.
• Confident in working with and interpreting scientific data.
  
  
  

Internship Eligibility

• 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  
• Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program 
  
  
  

Program Highlights

• Hands-on experience with real projects and responsibilities 
• Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals 
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns 
• Internship events focused on professional and skills development  
• Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization 
  
  
  

Applications will be accepted between November 7th- November30th

Takeda Compensation And Benefits Summary

We understand compensation may bean important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Brooklyn Park, MN

U.S. Hourly Wage Range

$21.00 - $46.00

The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year/level to be entered following completion of internship.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include:

• 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.
  
  
  

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.

LocationsBrooklyn Park, MN

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypePaid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

No