Laboratory Automation Systems Intern at Johnson & Johnson

Wayne State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Laboratory Automation Systems Intern for Spring House, PA. The program runs May to August 2027, offering a 10–12 week, full‑time internship (40 hours per week) focused on inventory, data management, and knowledge capture within a scientific lab environment.

You will work with operations, automation experts, scientists, and IT teams to inventory systems, standardize data, and explore practical AI use cases that enhance access to automation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate freshman year is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Laboratory Automation, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Digital Systems, or related fields.
• GPA 3.0 or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised laboratory walkthroughs to inventory automation systems and related data.
• Reconcile field observations with records and resolve missing or duplicate information.
• Learn automation platform purpose, operations, inputs/outputs, interfaces and workflows.
• Collect, review, and organize technical documentation including manuals and setup instructions.
• Apply consistent naming conventions and metadata for better searchability.
• Identify potential LLM use cases for classification, metadata extraction, and SUMmarization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Undergrad freshman year completed

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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:

Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for Laboratory Automation Systems Intern to be in Spring House, PA.

• The Internterm is from May to August, 2027.
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week).

Purpose:

The Laboratory Automation Systems Intern will support a campus-wide initiative at the Spring House Campus focused on improving the visibility, documentation, and knowledge management of laboratory automation platforms.

Working alongside Laboratory Operations, automation specialists, scientists, engineers, and IT/Digital partners, the intern will help inventory and characterize laboratory automation systems, organize and reconcile technical information, and identify practical Large Language Model (LLM) use cases that improve access to automation-related knowledge.

This 10–12 week internship provides hands‑on exposure to laboratory automation, digital systems, technical data management, responsible AI, and cross‑functional collaboration within a scientific laboratory environment.

You will be responsible:

• Conducting supervised laboratory walkthroughs to develop and maintain an accurate inventory of automation systems, components, software, locations, system owners, operational status, and scientific use cases.
• Reconciling field observations with existing records and working with system owners to identify and resolve missing, duplicate, or inconsistent information.
• Learning automation platform purpose, operating sequences, inputs, outputs, interfaces, dependencies, and supporting scientific workflows through supervised shadowing.
• Collecting, reviewing, and organizing technical documentation, including equipment manuals, configuration records, setup instructions, deck layouts, integration notes, and service documentation.
• Applying consistent naming conventions and metadata to improve the organization, standardization, and searchability of automation-related information.
• Identifying and defining potential LLM use cases for record classification, metadata extraction, setup summarization, missing‑data detection, and other knowledge‑management needs.
• Documenting AI use‑case objectives, intended users, data inputs, expected outputs, assumptions, risks, success criteria, and human‑review requirements.
• Evaluating the feasibility of proposed LLM use cases using approved tools and verified information.
• Supporting automation system assessments, demonstrations, data cleanup, reporting, issue tracking, project coordination, and knowledge‑transfer activities.
• Developing standardized automation system profiles and supporting the creation of an organized, searchable repository of equipment and technical information.
• Preparing project documentation and a final stakeholder presentation summarizing completed work, findings, identified gaps, and recommendations.
• Following applicable laboratory safety, EH&S, cybersecurity, data‑handling, responsible AI, access‑control, and equipment‑specific requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Laboratory Automation, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Digital Systems, or related fields.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize, validate, reconcile, and document technical information accurately.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft productivity and collaboration tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and/or Microsoft Teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with scientific, engineering, automation, operations, and IT/Digital stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to learn unfamiliar laboratory equipment, software, terminology, and scientific workflows.
• Ability to manage priorities, track issues, and complete assigned activities within established timelines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while contributing effectively within a cross‑functional team.
• Comfort working under supervision within laboratory environments.
• Willingness and ability to complete required laboratory safety, EH&S, cybersecurity, data‑handling, responsible AI, and site‑access training.
• Ability to follow established access controls, equipment‑specific requirements, and applicable information‑security and data‑governance practices.

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 require 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.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Laboratory Automation & Digital Systems

• Interest or experience with laboratory automation systems, robotics, automation software, or scientific instrumentation.
• Familiarity with automation system components, equipment interfaces, laboratory workflows, or scientific technology.
• Exposure to asset‑management systems, service platforms, or technical equipment databases.
• Experience organizing or documenting technical systems, equipment, or workflows.

Data & Knowledge Management

• Experience using Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams to organize, review, or maintain technical information.
• Familiarity with data cleanup, data validation, reconciliation, metadata, record classification, or structured information management.
• Experience working with equipment documentation, manuals, configuration records, setup instructions, or other technical information.
• Interest or experience in knowledge management and improving the accessibility, consistency, and usability of technical information.

AI & Emerging Technologies

• Interest or experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, prompt design, or responsible AI.
• Familiarity with using approved AI tools for activities such as information classification, metadata extraction, summarization, or missing‑data identification.
• Understanding of the importance of data quality, information security, human review, and responsible use of AI‑generated outputs.

Ineligibility for severance.

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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