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The intern will be joining the Lab Excellence Team, a group focused on advancing quality, efficiency, and compliance within the QC laboratories. The team partners across both chemistry and microbiology operations to deliver high-impact projects such as equipment onboarding, data trending and analysis, investigation support, and continuous improvement initiatives. By collaborating with QC, validation, project management, and quality assurance functions, the Lab Excellence Team plays a key role in strengthening laboratory operations and driving sustainable improvements that support both day-to-day testing and long-term strategic goals.
The Quality Control Continuous Improvement Intern will support a dynamic special projects team within the Quality Control organization, contributing to both group initiatives and individual assignments. This role will provide exposure to chemistry and microbiology laboratory operations while assisting with key projects that enhance efficiency and compliance. Responsibilities include performing data trending and analysis, supporting laboratory investigations, assisting with equipment onboarding activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration while building a strong foundation in quality systems and laboratory operations.
How You Will Contribute:
Duties will include the following, under the manager's supervision
Support internal activities like team meetings in preparation of key program activities.
Use of AI enabled tools for efficiency in documents process
Internship Development Opportunities:
Interns will learn:
How to perform trend analysis and technical report preparation
How to prepare improvement changes for change control execution
Approaches to solving real-world problems in QC
Job Requirements:
This position will be onsite and require daily (M-F) attendance in the Covington QC laboratory per week.
Must be pursuing a minimum of Bachelors in Biology, Chemistry another relevant field
Demonstrate an understanding of concepts in basic data analysis and exposure to laboratory setting
Experience in applying machine-learning algorithms to very large datasets, very likely with missing data, to correlate available data with risk of SAEs
Be acquainted with standard techniques of model training, validation, and characterization
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 - November 30th
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:
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278U.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.
Job Exempt
No