Oncology R&D Co-op

Scorpion Therapeutics; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's MedTech division seeks an Intern/Co-op focused on developing drug-device combination products for bladder cancer. You will design and prototype products, perform laboratory testing, and support preclinical activities in a hands-on role.

You will analyze data using MATLAB, R, or Python, collaborate with scientists to troubleshoot, maintain thorough documentation, and contribute to advancing oncology innovations in a fully onsite Lexington, MA environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student or eligible to work onsite in Lexington, MA.
• Laboratory experience and basic wet-lab skills.
• Proficiency in programming languages and data handling.
• Strong communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype drug-device combination products.
• Conduct laboratory testing and assist preclinical activities.
• Analyze data to advance oncology treatment innovations.
• Hands-on formulation and device development with cross-disciplinary collaborators.
• Maintain documentation and prepare reports.

Skills

Programming languages

Lab experience

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

MATLAB

R

Python

Job description

Role:

Intern/Co-op focused on developing drug-device combination products for bladder cancer treatment within Johnson & Johnson's MedTech division. Primary objectives include designing and prototyping combination products, conducting laboratory testing, supporting preclinical activities, and analyzing data to advance oncology treatment innovations. Responsibilities encompass hands-on formulation and device development, collaboration with scientists to troubleshoot technical challenges, maintaining documentation, and utilizing programming tools like MATLAB, R, or Python for data validation.

Requirements:

• Enrolled students or individuals authorized to work fully onsite in Lexington, MA; laboratory experience; basic wet lab skills; proficiency in programming languages; strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Preferred:

• Experience in pharmaceutical formulation, product development, or familiarity with drug-device products; knowledge of chemistry, biology, or materials science.

High-Value:

• Oncology (bladder cancer), combination product development, preclinical support, hands-on lab work, data analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Work setup:

• Fully onsite in Lexington, MA, with no visa sponsorship required.