TDS CGT-Cell Development Co-Op at Johnson & Johnson

Wayne State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op in Spring House, PA. The 6-month program runs January to June 2027, full-time, on-site, with hands-on experience in cell and gene therapy development, cryopreservation, and analytical data interpretation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain rigorous lab documentation. The role requires enrollment in a related science program (Bachelor's/Master's/PhD), a 3.0+ GPA, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate freshman year required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and active enrollment throughout the co-op period.
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support projects focused on development and optimization of cell and gene therapy products.
• Evaluate cryobag fill uniformity and its impact on cryopreservation performance.
• Characterize temperature profiles during freezing and thawing across configurations.
• Assess impact of cryopreservation on process consistency and post-thaw cell quality.
• Perform aseptic cell culture, cell isolation, and PBMC isolation procedures.
• Analyze experimental data using statistical methods and communicate results.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

Cell isolation

PBMC isolation

Statistics

Experimental design

CAR-T biology

Immunology basics

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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:

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

About Innovative Medicine

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.

We are searching for the best talent for TDS CGT-Cell Development Co-Op to be in Spring house, PA

• 2 vacancies are currently available.
• The Co-op term is six months typically from January to June, 2027 (flexible).
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week) Fully On-site.

Purpose:

The TDS Cell & Gene Therapy Development Cell Therapy Development Co-Op will provide hands-on experience supporting process development activities for advanced cell therapy modalities, including CAR-T cell therapy. The student will contribute to research focused on cryopreservation processes, cell culture operations, and cell therapy development while gaining exposure to experimental design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.

You will be responsible:

• Supporting projects focused on the development and optimization of cell and gene therapy drug products.
• Evaluating cryobag fill uniformity and assessing its impact on cryopreservation performance.
• Characterizing temperature profiles during freezing and thawing across different cryobag configurations, orientations, and container formats.
• Assessing the impact of cryopreservation conditions on process consistency and post-thaw cell quality.
• Performing laboratory activities including aseptic cell culture techniques, cell isolation methods, and PBMC isolation procedures.
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental data using analytical and statistical methods.
• Participating in technical discussions related to experimental design and process development strategies.
• Collaborating with internal and external project teams through regular meetings and presentations.
• Maintaining laboratory notebooks and technical documentation in accordance with established guidelines.
• Providing additional project support as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
• Candidates must remain actively enrolled in an accredited university throughout the duration of the co-op assignment.
• You must not have any Summer Internship contract or other employment commitment that could interfere with the contract dates specified for this position.
• Candidates must be permanently authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Previous experience with aseptic technique and cell culture is required.
• Knowledge of cell isolation techniques, PBMC isolation methods, basic statistics, analytical techniques, and experimental design is preferred.
• Experience or coursework in T Cell Biology, Immunology, cryopreservation, CAR-T cell therapy, or related cell therapy fields is preferred.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, communication, presentation, and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently while contributing to team objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership through campus organizations, research activities, or community involvement is preferred.
• Prior laboratory research experience, data analysis, and execution of scientific experiments are preferred.

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.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

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.

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