R&D Co-op: MedTech Wound Closure Innovation

Johnson & Johnson; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Sick leave

Retirement plan (pension)

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Raritan, NJ seeks a 2027 WCH R&D Co-op/Intern in New Product Development to join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers. You will conduct hands-on lab work, assist in developing antibacterial technologies, and support projects across wound closure and healing.

The program emphasizes safety, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork, with flexible start/end dates to fit academic calendars.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have transportation to and from work daily.
• Ability to relocate to work on site in a laboratory environment
• Completion of at least a first year of undergraduate academic program
• Must be able to balance multiple projects and maintain organization
• Must have the ability to work individually as well as on a team
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel
• Co-Op Terms: January to July/August 2027 OR May/June to December 2027.Start/End dates are flexible to accommodate academic calendars.
• Intern Terms: May/June to August 2027. Start/End dates are flexible to accommodate academic calendars.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hrs/week) during the Co-op / Internship term

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day responsibilities may include the following:
• Hands-on laboratory work in engineering laboratories
• Utilizing bespoke machining processes for novel medical device builds and evaluation
• Attending and participating in Voice-of-Customer labs with surgeons
• Working with teams to design key project studies
• Testing and characterization of prototype devices and competitive products
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes
• Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project related activities
• Generating 3D Models and 3D printing them to support/develop test methods and fixtures

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Mechanical Eng

Biomedical Eng

Materials Science

Chemical Eng

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Raritan, NJ seeks a 2027 WCH R&D Co-op/Intern in New Product Development to join a collaborative team of scientists and engineers. You will conduct hands-on lab work, assist in developing antibacterial technologies, and support projects across wound closure and healing.

The program emphasizes safety, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork, with flexible start/end dates to fit academic calendars.