Oncology Drug-Device R&D 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

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.