2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Clinical Trial Sample Quality Assessments Intern

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Job Description

The Takeda Biobank team has oversight over research samples collected as part of Takeda clinical trials. The team organizes cross-functional review of research requests using clinical trial samples post-CSR. The team also reviews Protocols and ICFs during study start-up for alignment with research goals, and ICF reviews at study closeout for determinations on sample fate including future research.

How You Will Contribute:

Biobanking of clinical samples from Takeda clinical trials requires oversight and maintenance of an expansive sample inventory. Part of this oversight includes assessing the sample quality of samples stored long-term. During this internship, the intern will work independently and collaborate with various teams, including sample management/biobanking, scientific informatics, CROs and LIMS providers.
 

Main areas of focus will be:

• Generation and analysis of assay data,

• Extrapolating and understanding assay data for creation of forward-facing work instructions and guidelines

• Present findings to a broader Takeda audience.

• The intern will be involved in understanding complexities involved with large-scale sample management, data analysis, scientific writing, and development of new R&D guidelines
   

Internship Development Opportunities:

• The intern will be involved in understanding complexities involved with large-scale sample management and quality assessments, data analysis, scientific writing, and development of new R&D guidelines.

Job Requirements:

• This position is remote

• Must be pursuing an Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD, MD degree with completion of a minimum of one year of university studies.

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills.

• Deadline-driven with an elevated level of organizational and planning skills.

• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills.

• Proven record of accomplishment of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.

• Global mindset to grow in a diverse work environment.

• Experience and understanding of laboratory testing procedures

• Familiarity with basic statistics and data analysis procedures. Understanding of data integration, data harmonization and machine

• learning/AI tools. Basic understanding of lab assay data.

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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 2025 or later

• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (June 2nd- August 22nd) or (June 16th - August 29th)

  • 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 profession