IMM Discovery Intern - La Jolla

Johnson Johnson; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Immunology Internship Program offers a full-time, immersive learning experience in Immunology Therapeutic Area Research and Development at the La Jolla, CA campus. Interns contribute to meaningful projects, engage with leaders and colleagues across functions, and build practical skills through structured learning and mentorship.

The program spans approximately three months, from May 17 through August 6, 2027 or from June 14 through September 10, 2027, with hands-on work

Qualifications

• Permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not requiring visa sponsorship for the internship.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college program throughout the internship duration.
• Not graduating before, during, or after the start or end of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental or computational tasks under mentorship.
• Participate in department and team meetings to discuss progress.
• Contribute to data collection, record keeping, and interpretation of results.
• Assist with preparation of abstracts or posters for internal symposiums.
• Review literature and new technologies related to immunology research.
• Shadow senior staff to learn and develop skills in immunology research.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across disciplines.
• Present findings and communicate results to project teams.

Job description

Company Overview

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

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San Diego, California, United States of America

Job Description

Immunology Discovery - La Jolla Intern

In Innovative Medicine, patients inspire and inform our work, helping us translate scientific discovery into meaningful advances. You will collaborate with talented teams committed to developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in advancing treatments, pursuing cures, and bringing innovation from the laboratory to patients-while keeping their needs at the center of every step. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are seeking talented, curious, and collaborative individuals to help shape the future of Immunology.

Immunology Internship Program Overview

The Johnson & Johnson Immunology Internship Program offers a full-time, immersive learning experience within Immunology Therapeutic Area Research and Development. Interns contribute to meaningful projects, engage with leaders and colleagues across functions, and build practical skills through structured learning, mentorship, and exposure to the drug development process. The program is designed to foster professional growth while giving interns an opportunity to support innovative immunology research and clinical development.

Designed to cultivate the next generation of talent, the program helps interns develop scientific, technical, and professional capabilities while exploring career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. The internship spans approximately three months, from May 17 through August 6, 2027 or from June 14 through September 10th, 2027, based at the La Jolla, CA campus.

Job Description

As an Immunology Discovery Scientist Intern, you will join a multidisciplinary research and development team working to advance novel therapeutics for immune-mediated diseases. With guidance from an assigned mentor, you will complete a defined project aligned with an active discovery program and gain hands‑on experience in experimental or computational research, data analysis, scientific interpretation, and communication. Depending on the project, you may investigate disease biology, identify or validate therapeutic targets, explore mechanisms of action, or apply technology platforms such as ELISA, PCR, DNA sequencing, flow cytometry, cell culture, cell-based functional assays, or single-cell RNA sequencing analysis. You will receive training in study planning, experimental execution, analytical methods, and troubleshooting while collaborating with colleagues across scientific disciplines and global matrixed teams. At the end of the internship, you will present your findings to the project team and communicate your work through an abstract or poster at an organization‑wide research symposium.

You will be responsible for:

• Experimental or computational analysis design and execution
• Participating in department and team meetings
• Participating in cross-functional team meetings
• Data collection and experimental record keeping
• Shadowing key functional roles for learning/development opportunities
• Assisting with interpretation, reporting, and preparation of oral and written results of product research, in concert with senior clinical personnel
• Review of literature and related new technologies
• Leadership opportunities on specific programs and or group projects
• Abstract/ poster preparation and presentation at organization‑wide research symposium
• Other projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited University or College program throughout the duration of the internship. Must not be graduating before, during, or after the start or end of the internship program.
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