TDS Proteins API DSP HTPD Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine invites applications for a six-month Co-Op in Malvern or Spring House, PA. The role supports high-throughput process development, purification, chromatography, and digital initiatives in a collaborative environment.

You will conduct laboratory experiments, document results, and contribute to scalable platform development. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus curiosity about biologics, are essential for success in this program.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate freshman year completed and pursuing an eligible degree.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields.
• GPA of 3.0+ across college coursework required.
• Must not have conflicting internship/contract dates.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Interest in biologics, process development, and digital tech.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support high-throughput process development and purification activities.
• Design, execute and document lab experiments for process performance and scalability.
• Perform chromatography, purification studies and data collection.
• Assist in scale-down models, HTD workflows and automation initiatives.
• Analyze data and provide actionable insights for process optimization.
• Present findings to cross-functional teams and document results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data-driven analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Biology/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Undergraduate freshman year completed

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Data analysis tools

Laboratory automation

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 Description

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.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for TDS Proteins API DSP HTPD Co-Op to be in Malvern, PA or Spring House, PA.

• 5 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 Proteins Development API organization is seeking a highly motivated Co-Op to support high-throughput process development (HTPD), protein purification, bioconjugation process development, chromatography optimization, automation, and digital innovation initiatives that advance biologics and protein therapeutics development.

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in laboratory research, process development, high-throughput screening, data analysis, and workflow optimization while collaborating with scientists and engineers across process development, manufacturing, analytical, automation, and digital teams. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of scalable platforms, innovative technologies, and data-driven solutions that support multiple biologics programs.

You Will Be Responsible

• Supporting high-throughput process development, protein purification, chromatography, filtration, and bioconjugation development activities.
• Designing, executing, and documenting laboratory experiments to evaluate process performance, operating conditions, and process scalability.
• Performing chromatography, resin screening, protein characterization, conjugation, and purification studies using laboratory and automated platforms.
• Supporting development and evaluation of scale-down models, high-throughput screening workflows, and automation technologies.
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental data using statistical and quantitative methods to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
• Participating in experimental design discussions and helping identify solutions to technical challenges.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners across scientific, engineering, manufacturing, and digital organizations.
• Developing workflows, tools, best practices, and platform strategies that improve process efficiency, consistency, and knowledge management.
• Supporting digital initiatives involving data analysis, visualization, programming, process automation, and data-driven decision making.
• Maintaining laboratory notebooks, technical documentation, and project records in accordance with established guidelines.
• Presenting project updates, findings, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.

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, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemical, Biochemical, Biological, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Science, Mathematics, Related Engineering or Scientific disciplines.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
• You must not have any Summer Internship contract or other employment commitment that could interfere with the contract dates specified for this position.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and quantitative problems using data-driven approaches.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in biologics manufacturing, process development, laboratory execution, and digital technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and learning agility.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Process Development & Laboratory Experience

• Laboratory, research, biologics process development, or manufacturing-related experience.
• Experience with experimental design, execution, and scientific data interpretation.
• Prior experience with protein purification, protein characterization, and basic protein biochemistry.
• Experience with multichannel pipetting and handling small-volume samples.

Chromatography & Purification

• Chromatography experience, including HPLC, FPLC, column chromatography, resin screening studies, and chromatography process development.
• Knowledge of downstream bioprocessing and scale-down model development or validation.
• Experience with Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF).
• Knowledge of Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (HIC), ion-exchange, mixed-mode resins, and common chromatographic performance metrics.

High-Throughput & Automation

• Experience with plate-based assays, high-throughput process development (HTPD), and high-throughput screening workflows.
• Experience with laboratory automation platforms such as Tecan systems.

Conjugation & Biotherapeutics

• Experience with bioconjugation, antibody conjugates, ADC-related laboratory techniques, or purification workflows.

Digital & Data Skills

• Experience with data analysis, data visualization, modeling, application development, or programming tools.
• Basic programming knowledge and experience with data aggregation and analysis is a plus, but not required.
• Statistics and data-driven decision-making experience preferred.

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 AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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