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Job Description
Takeda's Biotherapeutics Process Development focuses on creating and optimizing the manufacturing processes for innovative biologic medicines, including monoclonal antibodies and other therapeutic proteins. BPD includescell line development, upstream cell culture, downstream purification, in-process analytics, pilot labs to facilitate scale up and transfer, and technology development teams, working collaboratively to deliver Takeda’s novel therapeutics.
The co-op will support theproject through execution of typical purification operations, such as capture and polishing chromatography, depth filtration, tangential-flow filtration (TFF), etc., as well as bioconjugation, using high-throughput screening techniques under supervision. The co-op will participate in experimental design, purification experiments, data analysis, and communicating results to the broader BPD team. Additionally, the co-op will have the opportunity to collaborate with other teams from BPD and Analytical Development (AD). This opportunity will provide the student with relevant experience in both purification and bioconjugation process of biotherapeutics and facilitate development of key skills needed to thrive in the pharmaceutical industry.
As a Downstream Purification Co-op you will have the opportunity to…
- Plan and execute purification and conjugation experiments
Co-op Development Opportunities:
Accumulate in-depth knowledge on development of biotherapeutics in different modalities, such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, etc.
Must be pursuing aBachelors/Masters/Ph.D.Degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, or related field.
Previous experience with purification setup, such as chromatography systems (AKTA), TFF, or high-throughput system/robotics in a laboratory setting is preferred.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation may be an 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:
Lexington, MA
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:
EEO Statement
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Locations
Lexington, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
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