2026 Summer Internship Program: Analytical Development Mass Spectrometry Informatics Intern
Lexington, MA
Internship
Onsite
$21/hr - $46/hr
Intern
Takeda is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development. The AD Mass Spectrometry Informatics Intern will develop a web-based database to improve the consistency and accuracy of peptide mapping and intact mass data interpretation, collaborating with scientific and IT teams.
Responsibilities
Compile post-translational modification (PTM) information from UniMod, scientific literature, and internal records into a structured reference set
Consolidate aliases and define preferred nomenclature to standardize PTM naming across analytical development
Design and implement a user-friendly, web-based database interface within the organization’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment
Integrate links to authoritative references for each PTM to provide scientific context and support data interpretation
Collaborate with scientific subject matter experts and information technology partners to validate content and ensure usability
Deliver a working prototype of the database along with documentation, user guidelines, and a final presentation to stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Full-time position requiring 4+ days per week on-site at the Lexington campus
Must be a third-year B.S. student or above (including Master's or Ph.D. candidates) in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Demonstrated interest in web-based scientific application development and user experience design
Familiarity with developing database architecture, building searchable and intuitive web interfaces, and deploying solutions in cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently
Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate across scientific and IT functions to deliver an accessible and sustainable platform
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 intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)
Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates
Preferred
Experience with one or more frameworks such as PHP, ASP.NET, Python Django, or R Shiny is desirable
Benefits
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
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
