Sterility Assurance Student Placement 2027

8722-DePuy International Limited Legal Entity; Churwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is offering a 12-month internship in Leeds, UK, within the Quality/Sterility Assurance department of DePuy Synthes. You’ll support design engineers and Sterility Assurance teams, gain hands-on experience across the product lifecycle, and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and external partners.

The program includes training, mentoring, and potential site visits to broaden your experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• Curious and proactive mindset with genuine interest in healthcare and medical technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with critical thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting design engineers to develop instrumentation that meets cleaning and sterilization requirements.
• Supporting Sterility Assurance Sterilization/Contamination Control Programme.
• Performing tests to ensure product manufactured on site is clean and sterile (water testing and environmental monitoring of ISO Class 8 cleanrooms).
• Working with vendors and external laboratories.
• Collaborating with global teams across the USA and Ireland to implement innovative ideas, protocols, and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Medical Engineering

Biomedical Sciences

Microbiology

Bioengineering

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Career Programs

Job Sub Function

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Duration: 12 months Location: Leeds, Yorkshire Sector: Medical Devices Department: Quality/Sterility Assurance DePuy Synthes create products that reconstruct diseased or damaged joints. These products change the lives of our patients and present unique and rewarding challenges for our engineering teams. In this role, you'll support our Sterility Assurance team in helping ensure the safety and quality of medical implants and surgical instruments. Working alongside scientists, engineers, manufacturing teams, and external partners, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from design through to terminal sterilization. You'll work on a variety of real-world projects, receive training and mentoring throughout the year, and have the opportunity to visit our Blackpool facility to broaden your experience and network.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Supporting design engineers to develop instrumentation that meets cleaning and sterilization requirements.
• Supporting Sterility Assurance Sterilization/Contamination Control Programme.
• Performing tests to ensure product manufactured on site is clean and sterile (this includes water testing and environmental monitoring of the ISO Class 8 cleanrooms).
• Working with vendors and external laboratories.
• Collaborating with global teams across the USA and Ireland to implement innovative ideas, protocols, and processes.

What We're Looking For

• Currently studying for a degree (predicted or achieved 2:1 or above) in Medical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• A curious and proactive mindset, with a genuine interest in healthcare, science, and medical technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and approach challenges confidently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and an eagerness to learn and develop.

Why join us?

• Build real-world experience at one of the world's leading healthcare companies.
• Work on projects that have a real impact on business decisions.
• Build your professional network across multiple business functions.
• Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Take a meaningful step toward your future career while making a difference in patients' lives around the world.

Please note the assessment process will include an Assessment Centre, currently planned for January 2027. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare.

Company Update

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Preferred Skills

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.