2022 Summer Intern- Drug Product Device Development
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Job Description
Takeda Pharmaceutical
About the role:
Takeda's summer internship program blends real world experience with an extensive overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience. The summer internship program is 12 weeks in length and offers a unique perspective into a world-class pharmaceutical company. Our internship program also provides you the opportunity to network with people at Takeda through various planned events and activities.
Project Outline:
The device test and design lab at 125 Spring St supports – Feasibility, Product Design, Fixture design, Test Method Development, small volume pilot builds testing during all phases of the product development process for all our combination device projects. Currently in development we have Autoinjectors, reconstitution devices, Needle free devices and implantable catheter devices, which account to 11+ development work streams.
The Intern will support the test and design engineers with general device testing and design related activities. Below is a list of the day to day operations the intern would be exposed to.
Testing
Mechanical Testing - The testing can include working on an electromechanical instrument such as an Instron, Zwick or an MTS machines. The testing requires measurements of tensile and compressive forces to meet design requirements for various combination devices that are in development and also commercial devices
CT Scanning- The intern would get the opportunity to utilize our Werth CT Scanner and Volume Graphics analysis software to detect failure analysis inside many of our devices including septum particulation, needle air bubbles, needle penetration and plastic part molding analysis.
Container Closure – This is an essential integrity test conducted on combination devices to test for leaks or sterility breach. The testing here includes development of new fixtures and test method validation for development programs and
Metrology – This operation involves use of vision measurement systems and hand tool to make measurements on molded parts and prototypes
Material Testing – This would involve testing on Rheometers, Viscometers and Densitometers to characterize viscosity and density profiles of drug product and simulants
Design and Prototyping
CAD – Solidworks and PTC Creo are design software that are used to create 3D models for product design and fixture designs. The intern will have exposure and opportunities to apply their skills on both of these applications.
Prototyping – There will be opportunities to work hands on in the fabrication lab, working with Laser Cutting instruments, CNC lathe, Dremel tools and 3D printers. The intern will have the opportunity to work on creating prototypes and fixtures to support testing and development of the various devices.
How you will contribute:
- Deadline-driven with a high level of organizational and planning skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills; he or she also has the ability to work well in teams, effectively manage projects, and present ideas clearly and concisely.
- Global mindset to grow in a diverse work environment
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
What you bring to Takeda:
- Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis
- Must be available full time (40 hours/week) a minimum of 12 weeks during the Summer months
- Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
- Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD, MD student with at least one year of university studies before internship.
- Return to university for at least one semester post-internship
- Takeda does not provide student housing or housing stipends
Salary & Location:
- Intern pay rate ranges are from $18/hour to $45/hour, depending on students level in their undergraduate or graduate program and level professional experience.
- Location is COVID-19 dependent, remote applicants may apply.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Empowering our people to shine:
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.
Effective November 1, 2021, absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. As of the same date, absent an approved religious or medical reason, US field-based employees, employees must be fully vaccinated in order to continue in their current roles. US employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to different guidelines. Candidates are encouraged to speak with their recruiter to seek further information on the applicable guidelines for the Business Unit/Function for which they have applied.
This posting is made in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-101 et seq
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.