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Lexington, MA
Internship
Onsite
$12/hr - $19/hr
Intern
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development and analytical methodologies. They are seeking an Analytical Development Mass Spectrometry Informatics Intern to develop a web-based post-translational modification reference database, collaborating with scientific experts and IT partners to enhance data interpretation in mass spectrometry workflows.
Apply NowResponsibilities
- 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.
- 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 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.
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
Founded in 1781
Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN
10001+ employees
http://www.takeda.com
