Wound Closure & Healing R&D Intern/Co-op

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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

The Wound Closure & Healing (WCH) R&D Organization in Raritan, NJ, is recruiting for (1) Spring Co-op and (1) Summer Intern for 2027.  WCH is a part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery organization.

Program Dates:

Spring Co-op 2027 - January 4, 2027 to June 25, 2027

Summer Intern 2027 - May 17, 2027 to August 27, 2027

The MedTech Organization, based in Raritan, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of open surgery. The MedTech Organization offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies including— sutures, hemostasis products, surgical staplers, trocars, energy devices and synthetic mesh devices—that are used in a wide variety of minimally-invasive and open surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, oncology, and obesity.

Positions are available in many subgroups of R&D and may include some or all of the following responsibilities:

• Hands-on laboratory work in a chemistry or engineering lab

• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes

• Crafting and evaluating prototypes

• Performing experimental studies, chemical synthesis, operating chemical process equipment (under supervision), executing analytical and other test methods

• Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project related activities

If you are passionate about these opportunities, please apply below.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the Co-op session.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, or a related technical field.

• Only students who have completed their sophomore year or above will be considered.

• For co-ops, availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op session.

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities is desired.

• A high level of organization and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Be comfortable working independently, as well as on a team.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point, and have strong oral and written communication skills.

• Hands-on laboratory work in a chemistry, microbiology or engineering lab is strongly preferred.

• Completion of some coursework with an organic chemistry, polymer science/engineering, chemical engineering focus is strongly preferred.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.

• Ability to provide their own transportation to this work location. A stipend will be offered to students who meet the commuting distance eligibility requirements.

Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.  Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$23.50/hr to $52.50/hr

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on [10/1/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.