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Takeda Pharmaceuticals 2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Intern in Round Lake Beach, Illinois
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Job Description
The EHS team supports a variety of site operations functions including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Site Engineering, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Support is provided in various types of operational spaces from routine activities and non-routine high risk project operations. The team ensures that the site maintains compliance with applicable EHS-related requirements and ensures that the site provides a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment.
How You Will Contribute:
Ensures that the site is processing in a safe and efficient manner. Work can involve risk assessments, trainings, and creation of SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).
Reduction of water usage during the manufacturing process, analysis of ambient noise mapping and its exposure to employees, shadow hazardous waste projects.
Job Requirements:
This position will be Fully Onsite and require 4-5 days in the Round Lake, Illinois office per week.
Basic understanding of computer skills including MS Office (PowerPoint, Words, Excel)
Internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and information gathering
Highly reliable and a strong team player
Flexible with an attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor's, or Master’s degree.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 lbs.
Combination of sedentary work and standing/walking observation.
Work Environment:
Depending on the department, you may work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Gowning requirements include a wearing protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
May work in a cold, wet environment
Can work several shifts
May be asked to work in a confined area.
Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.
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 2025 or later
The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (June 2nd- August 22nd) or (June 16th - August 29th)
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 January 13th and January 31st
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 - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
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 - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No