Operations CoOp

Johnson & Johnson; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Athens, GA is seeking an IM/Co-op student to provide technical support for assigned processes and participate in process improvements within a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes analytical and communication skills, leadership potential, and collaboration with process engineers, with onboarding to cGMPs and safety standards. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in a global healthcare company.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university for the duration of the co-op.
• Pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or MBA program; minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; excellent communication and leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for assigned processes.
• Analyze data to measure process performance and identify improvements.
• Assist in new/existing process and equipment design and qualification.
• Prepare reports and provide leadership updates on progress.
• Participate in process surveillance and cost reduction projects.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Self-motivation

Education

Chemical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor's/Master's/MBA in related field

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.

Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description:

The J&J IM Athens Co-op is responsible for providing technical support to their assigned function and processes. These responsibilities include performing analysis to measure process performance; implementing improvements in process cycle time, yield, and quality to improve operational efficiency; supporting introduction and validation of new and existing products; and providing guidance to new equipment design, installation and qualification. These tasks are usually performed under the supervision and mentorship of process engineers, manufacturing process specialists or management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquire skills to provide day-to-day support for assigned processes.
• Maintain, update and author necessary production, safety and regulatory documentation such as operating instructions, batch production records, criticality analysis, piping and instrumentation diagrams, key and controlled parameter documents, deviations, and corrective action plans.
• Participate in problem solving efforts by analysis and correction of both process and equipment problems to maintain or improve existing site operations.
• Implement, under supervision, process surveillance programs focusing on issues such as process control, yields, cycle times, quality, and change over. Prepare written interpretations of plant operating data and implement corrective action.
• Support coordination of small engineering projects.
• Prepare reports to inform leadership of work in progress with expected completion dates in lieu of anticipated timeline.
• Conduct or participate in development projects including laboratory, pilot plant or plant scale investigations to provide improved procedures, equipment or processes for existing products.
• Document and execute process and cleaning validation of new and existing products. Support and facilitate the introduction of new processes by coordinating and executing the preparation activities for process start-ups and supply technical coverage.
• Assist in new and existing process and equipment design.
• Execute cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects using Process or Design Excellence techniques. Utilizes appropriate risk management tools such as FMEA, HAZOP, LOPA, and business risk evaluations.
• Maintain knowledge of cGMPs, process safety practices, and environmental standards.
• Supports investigations and root-cause analyses for non-conformances, documenting findings and corrections/corrective actions in the quality management system.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in the role of a Synthesis Specialist or System (equipment) Owner.
• Ensure the delivery of high quality and accurate work in a timely manner to meet the production schedule.
• Participate in plant safety programs such as Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) of new and existing processes to maintain and/or improve operations safety.
• Execute duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines, including FDA, EPA, OSHA and DEA. Adhere to all company and site policies and procedures and the intent of our Credo.
• Successfully complete regulatory and job training requirements.
• Participate in other projects or assignments as requested by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Permanently authorized to work in the U.S.
• Candidate must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of a co-op
• Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or MBA program.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.
• Completion of Undergraduate Freshmen year at accredited University is required.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills is required.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills and leadership skills are preferred.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and initiatives while executing results.
• Must be a self-starter who works independently while contributing to the team goals.
• Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or community service activities is desired.

Other Requirements:

Language skills

• Read, analyze, and interpret complex scientific and technical journals.
• Demonstrate proven track record to write effectively in order to communicate work prepared, explain conclusions and recommendations.

Mathematical skills

• Skilled in applying advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning ability

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Define problems, collect data or information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be capable of moving around the plant to perform on-site observations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 requires 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.

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.

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