Summer intern Neuroscience/Ophthalmology at Johnson & Johnson

Wayne State University; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,506 - 81,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored medical benefits

Sick time benefits

Consolidated retirement plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Summer Intern for Neuroscience/Ophthalmology. This role focuses on investigating perimetry utility in geographic atrophy, requiring a background in neuroscience or related fields. Responsibilities include developing datasets, creating analysis tools, and preparing presentations. The hourly pay ranges from $26.50 to $59.00 based on qualifications. This internship offers valuable research experience with potential for future studies.

Qualifications

• Graduate student level education or higher preferred.
• Prior involvement in clinical or translational research, especially in ophthalmology or neurodegeneration, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop exploratory dataset correlating perimetric sensitivity with structural imaging.
• Create prototype analysis tools for visualizing perimetry data.
• Draft a documentation package detailing data processing and methodology.
• Summarize findings and implications for clinical trial design.

Skills

Familiarity with visual function testing

Image analysis

Basic statistical methods

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Collaborative skills

Education

Currently pursuing or completed a degree in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, ophthalmology, or related field

Job description

Summer intern Neuroscience/Ophthalmology

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 https://www.jnj.com

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Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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All Job Posting Locations:

La Jolla, California, United States of America
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science‑based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

We are searching for the best talent for a Neuroscience/Ophthalmology Summer Intern

Purpose: This summer project aims to investigate the utility of perimetry in characterizing the peri‑lesional junction in geographic atrophy (GA), with a focus on identifying functional biomarkers of rapid progression. By correlating localized sensitivity loss with structural changes, we hope to refine detection of fast progressors and enhance patient stratification for future GA clinical trials.

You will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Exploratory dataset correlating perimetric sensitivity with structural imaging at the peri‑lesional junction in GA patients, potentially identifying patterns associated with fast progression.
• Prototype analysis tool(s) for visualizing perimetry data or quantifying junctional changes that could be refined for future studies for patient selection or stratification.
• Documentation package detailing data processing steps, analysis tool design, and validation methodology.
• A short report or presentation summarizing findings, methodology, and implications for clinical trial design—especially regarding functional endpoints and patient stratification.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Educational background: Currently pursuing or completed a degree in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, ophthalmology, vision science, or a related field. Graduate student level education or higher preferred.
• Technical skills: Familiarity with visual function testing (e.g., microperimetry, standard automated perimetry), image analysis, and basic statistical methods; experience with data visualization or programming is a plus.
• Research experience: Prior involvement in clinical or translational research, especially in ophthalmology or neurodegeneration, is preferred.
• Other skills: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross‑functional research environment.

The expected pay range for this position is between $26.50 per hour and $59.00 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co‑Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in company‑sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co‑Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co‑Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on 01/21/2026. The Company may however extend this time‑period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Ineligibility for severance.

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 & 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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact Ask G to be directed to your accommodation resource.