MSAT Engineer Co-op Spring 2027

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a MSAT Engineer Co-op to join the Manufacturing Science and Technology team in Wilson, NC. The co-op will report to the MSAT Engineer and contribute to process technology strategy for biotherapeutics in a new bioprocessing facility.

The role supports validation, equipment lifecycle management, and standards across production, with exposure to cross-functional teams in quality, engineering, operations, and labs.

Qualifications

• US work authorization (must be able to work in the US)
• Currently enrolled in a university/college for entire internship
• Willing to work 40 hrs/week on-site
• Minimum GPA 2.8 or higher
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Draft validation protocols and summary reports per approved procedures
• Support validation studies: data collection, review, documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for projects and investigations
• Coordinate MSAT activities with contractors and vendors as needed
• Complete required training for safety, compliance, and role responsibilities
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to build biotech manufacturing knowledge

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in an accredited university or college program

Minimum GPA 2.8

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.

All Job Posting Locations

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a MSAT Engineer Co-op to join our Manufacturing Science and Technology team located in Wilson, NC. The MSAT Engineer Co-Op will report to the MSAT Engineer.

J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. J&J’s significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.

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

Job Summary

Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) manages the process technology strategy to produce biotherapeutics in the new Bioprocessing Facility in Wilson, North Carolina. We are responsible for Process, Steaming & Cleaning Validation, Standardization of Equipment, and Life Cycle Management (LCM) of our commercial production processes.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Draft clear, accurate validation protocols and summary reports in accordance with approved procedures and documentation standards.
• Support the execution of validation studies, including data collection, review, and documentation of results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate MSAT activities and deliverables with contractors and vendors, as needed.
• Complete required technical, safety, compliance, and role-specific training to support assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with MSAT, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Laboratory teams to build knowledge of biotechnology manufacturing and project execution; document action items and support timely follow-up.

Minimum Qualification

• Able to work in the US and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., FI, H1-B status)
• A student must be currently enrolled in an accredited University or College program throughout the entire duration of the internship (Not necessarily actively taking classes)
• Available to work full-time (40 hrs./week) with reliable transportation to and from work if asked to report on-site
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and be available to work the hours agreed upon with the hiring manager.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines.

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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.