2027 R&D LCM Co-Op

6045-Ethicon Inc. Legal Entity; Raritan Township (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Sick time benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a R&D Co-op in the Wound Closure & Healing group in Raritan, NJ. The role involves hands-on lab work, PLM duties, and collaboration with engineers and external suppliers to drive device development in a multidisciplinary setting.

Applicants must be enrolled in a technical program, pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, with a minimum 3.0 GPA preferred. Strong communication and independent teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university during the co-op session, pursuing a technical bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred; strong organization and multitasking abilities are expected.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without future sponsorship is required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on laboratory work in a chemistry or engineering lab.
• Performing studies and developing test methods and fixtures.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) of medical device products and combination products including Design Control and Design Verification/Validation.
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, final reports, and meeting minutes.
• Generating models and drawings in SolidWorks.
• Data generation, analysis and statistical evaluation using Minitab.
• Crafting and evaluating prototypes.
• Attending and participating in voice-of-customer labs.
• Collaborating with engineers and external suppliers to support project activities.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

Microsoft Office

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: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America.

The Wound Closure & Healing R&D Organization in Raritan, NJ, is recruiting for an R&D LCM Co-op.

Wound Closure & Healing (WCH) are a part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery organization. The MedTech Organization, based in Raritan, New Jersey, was founded more than 85 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.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on laboratory work in a chemistry or engineering lab
• Performing studies and developing test methods and fixtures
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) of medical device products and combination products including: Design Control, Design Verification/Validation, Change Control Management, Material and Finished Goods specification revision, Regulatory Body request handling and associated design change project activities.
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes
• Generating models and drawings in SolidWorks
• Data generation, analysis and statistical evaluation using Minitab
• Crafting and evaluating prototypes
• Attending and participating in voice-of-customer (VOC) labs
• Collaborating with engineers and external Suppliers to support project related activities

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 Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Only students who have completed their freshman 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, Power Point, Microsoft Project, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, and have strong oral and written communication skills. Hands-on skills and experience with SolidWorks and Minitab for some roles. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills: Preferred Skills

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.

Benefits

• 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 [6/4/2027]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.jnj.com to accept additional applications.