Onco Drug-Device Combo Products Intern

Johnson Johnson; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Cambridge, MA, offers the Global Oncology Internship Program for a 12-week summer experience (May 10 – August 13, 2027). The internship supports an oncology R&D team in drug-device combination product development within a lab-based setting.

The program features a hybrid model for non-lab work, requiring on-site presence three days a week and remote two days, with collaboration across scientists and engineers and hands-on bench testing.

Qualifications

• Legally/permanently authorized to work in the US with no required sponsorships. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) requirements

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct benchtop experiments to evaluate the performance and functionality of drug-device combination products under the guidance of R&D scientists and engineers.
• Support development and preparation of placebo formulations/materials for use in device testing and characterization studies.
• Evaluate mechanical and physical properties of placebo formulations/materials and assess their suitability for simulating drug product behavior during device testing.
• Perform mechanical characterization and comparative testing to understand relationships between material properties, device design, and device performance.
• Conduct device insertion/removal, deployment, or other functional benchtop testing using representative test models and fixtures.
• Assist with development and optimization of experimental methods, test setups, and protocols for evaluating device performance.
• Prepare test samples and perform mechanical testing using relevant laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data to identify trends and compare test conditions.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and document experimental methods, observations, results, and conclusions.
• Attend "Bench to Bedside" Lecture Series to gain knowledge of the drug development process and clinical research
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and other cross-functional partners to understand how laboratory findings support broader product development activities.
• Summarize findings and present project results and recommendations to the R&D team at the conclusion of the internship.

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.

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 Function

Career Programs

Job Sub Function

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Oncology Internship Program Overview

The Global Oncology Internship Program at Johnson & Johnson is a comprehensive learning and professional experience at one of the world's leading health care companies. This program is designed to build a future pool of talent/candidates who may pursue and apply for other opportunities at Johnson & Johnson upon successfully completing their degree program. The goal of this internship program is to provide students with experience in working in a large pharmaceutical R&D setting and to gain an understanding of the science and process of novel drug/device development.

The internship position is a full‑time opportunity expecting to last approximately 12 weeks (May 10th - August 13th, 2027).

We work on a "hybrid model" if you are NOT lab based. This means that you will be asked to report on site three times a week and can work remotely twice a week.

Job Description

We offer an inclusive work culture that is open, innovative, and performance driven. As a summer intern you will support an oncology research and development team focused on drug-device combination products.

The intern will work closely with scientists and engineers on a defined laboratory-based project supporting the design, development, and characterization of combination products. The project is expected to focus primarily on benchtop device testing, placebo development and characterization, and mechanical testing, providing hands‑on experience with experimental design, laboratory testing, data analysis, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct benchtop experiments to evaluate the performance and functionality of drug-device combination products under the guidance of R&D scientists and engineers.
• Support development and preparation of placebo formulations/materials for use in device testing and characterization studies.
• Evaluate mechanical and physical properties of placebo formulations/materials and assess their suitability for simulating drug product behavior during device testing.
• Perform mechanical characterization and comparative testing to understand relationships between material properties, device design, and device performance.
• Conduct device insertion/removal, deployment, or other functional benchtop testing using representative test models and fixtures.
• Assist with development and optimization of experimental methods, test setups, and protocols for evaluating device performance.
• Prepare test samples and perform mechanical testing using relevant laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data to identify trends and compare test conditions.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and document experimental methods, observations, results, and conclusions.
• Attend "Bench to Bedside" Lecture Series to gain knowledge of the drug development process and clinical research
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and other cross‑functional partners to understand how laboratory findings support broader product development activities.
• Summarize findings and present project results and recommendations to the R&D team at the conclusion of the internship.

Qualifications

Legally/permanently authorized to work in the US with no required sponsorships. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) requirements