R&D Intern

R&D LCM Co-op

The Wound Closure & Healing R&D Organization in Raritan, NJ, is recruiting for an R&D LCM Co-op. Wound Closure & Healing (WCH) are a part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery organization.

The MedTech Organization, based in Raritan, New Jersey, was founded more than 85 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of open surgery. The MedTech Organization offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies including sutures, hemostasis products, surgical staplers, trocars, energy devices and synthetic mesh devicesthat are used in a wide variety of minimally-invasive and open surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, oncology, and obesity.

Positions are available in many subgroups of R&D and may include some or all of the following responsibilities:

• Hands-on laboratory work in a chemistry or engineering lab
• Performing studies and developing test methods and fixtures
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) of medical device products and combination products including: Design Control, Design Verification/Validation, Change Control Management, Material and Finished Goods specification revision, Regulatory Body request handling and associated design change project activities.
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes
• Generating models and drawings in SolidWorks
• Data generation, analysis and statistical evaluation using Minitab
• Crafting and evaluating prototypes
• Attending and participating in voice-of-customer (VOC) labs
• Collaborating with engineers and external Suppliers to support project related activities

Qualifications:

• Be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the co-op session.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Only students who have completed their freshman year or above will be considered.
• For co-ops, availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op session.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities is desired.
• A high level of organization and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Be comfortable working independently, as well as on a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Project, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Hands-on skills and experience with SolidWorks and Minitab for some roles.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.
• Ability to provide their own transportation to this work location. A stipend will be offered to students who meet the commuting distance eligibility requirements.

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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The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $23.50/hr to $52.50/hr