TAKEDA

2026 Summer Internship Program: Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern

USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS Full time

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Job Description

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for ensuring MA Bio Ops maintains compliance with applicable EHS regulations, corporate EHS standards, and maintains the site’s EHS management system. The team also focuses on reducing EHS risks at the site through the application of controls, as well as provide support to the site functions by partnering with them to assess risk, identify non-compliance, and to provide recommendations to mitigate both.

The primary role of the EHS Intern is to support select EHS compliance activities across the Massachusetts Bio Operations Site. This could include supporting EHS functions within manufacturing, warehouses, laboratories and offices. Performing required inspections and investigations, gathering and analyzing data for reports and EHS software management, providing and developing training, assembling metrics and supporting sustainability initiatives will be core responsibilities. A strong focus will be placed on EHS project.


How You Will Contribute:

As a EHS Intern, you will have the opportunity to…

  • Support EHS programs to ensure compliance with the latest regulations, best practices or corporate standards.

  • Work with other Takeda departments and continuously improve data integrity, and compile metrics for internal or corporate reporting

  • Support EHS related incidents investigations to determine causes. Help establish and implement corrective actions and make recommendations for areas needing improvement.

  • May develop and deliver EHS training to all personnel as required by regulations and by Takeda standards and procedures.

  • Gather and manage data related to the EHS programs working with other Takeda departments, consultants, and contractors.

Internship Development Opportunities:

  • Learn to work as part of a professional technical support team

  • Learn how to assess risk and propose effective controls to reduce risk

Job Requirements:

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in an EHS discipline such as environmental sciences or similar

  • Creates an environment that inspires an inclusive and diverse culture

  • Ability to prioritize projects and achieve exceptional outcomes

  • Comfortable working through ambiguity

  • Ability to promote change and encourage new ways of working

  • Proactively takes steps to learn and grow

  • Confidence working with data and emerging technology

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 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:

USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS

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.

Locations

USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

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