Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people.

With $76.5 billion in 2017 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. There are more than 250 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employing over 125,000 people and with products touching the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen.

Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

General Overview

The J&J Supply Chain is an integrated, global supply chain that serves the needs of the 1 billion people who use J&J products each and every day around the world.  We manufacture more than 26 billion product units per year, from raw component sourcing to end product distribution as efficiently and effectively as possible with high quality, compliance and service performance.  Our supply chain organization makes up 45% of all J&J employees, and includes 125 internal manufacturing plants, manages 581 external manufacturers, utilizes 459 distribution centers, partners with over 3700 direct suppliers, produces over 300,000 sku’s. 

Job Description

The Co-op employee in our Supply Chain at Johnson & Johnson could work in a variety of functional areas and roles across the supply chain organization including but not limited to the following:

• Planning Analysts
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Regulatory Compliance/Quality Engineers
• Program Management Office Associates
• Associate Engineers
• Associate Facilitators
• Project Engineers
• Operations Associates
• Supply Chain Associates

Manufacturing Co-Op

You would contribute to the overall development, implementation, and execution of process improvement projects.

• Support manufacturing process as needed for various equipment and systems used to manufacture Biopharmaceutical products
• Represent manufacturing on specific projects teams
• Develop/modify departmental SOP's and practices as required
• Assist in equipment/system troubleshooting efforts
• Analyze test data
• Interface with staff in operations, technical services, automation, QC and QA to coordinate resources and complete projects in a timely manner

Supply Chain Business Analyst

• Drive business insights through the active mining of supply chain operations and/or financial data
• Serve on a larger project team focused on uncovering fresh sources of efficiency, operational capability, and other sources of supply chain improvement
• Collaborate with cross functional business partners to highlight areas of potential opportunity or value
• Document Work Instructions or SOP's as needed

Product Management Engineer

You will learn extensively about the principles of Medical Device design control and the Medical Device product design and development process. You will be exposed to manufacturing environments and learn the application of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).  

• Research new technology and manufacturing processes
• Write developmental protocols and completion reports
• Execute development studies and tests
• Build prototypes using machine shops or 3D printing technology
• Generate various drawings in SolidWorks
• Hands-on laboratory work and documentation in laboratory notebooks
• Collaborate with engineers and support project related activities

These Co-op roles are filled based on individual company and business needs in all 3 of our sectors, and at the corporate / enterprise level at locations across the country including:

• McNeil Consumer Health Care
• Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company
• Advanced Sterilization Products
• DePuy Synthes
• Ethicon
• Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
• Alza
• Janssen Pharmaceuticals
• J&J Customer Logistics Services
• Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems
• Johnson & Johnson Sales and Logistics Company

Housing Assistance

Based on location of assignment, Johnson & Johnson offers housing assistance to Co-op’s who live more than 50 miles from their work-site location.  This housing assistance includes options for subsidized rent in a fully-furnished apartment close to the work-site location, or a stipend payment for candidates to use at their discretion.  Daily transportation to and from the work-site location is the student’s responsibility, as most locations are not accessible via public transportation and company transportation is not provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

A qualified candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B status)
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 Cumulative is strongly preferred
• Candidate must be actively enrolled pursuing a Bachelors or degree ( but not necessarily taking classes)
• Basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required
• Able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication and presentation skills and leadership qualities are required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently within a matrix environment where tight timelines exist
• Candidate must have reliable transportation to and from work on a daily basis for the duration of the co-op.
• Candidate must be able to work full time (40 hours per week) during the duration of the co-op position.

Our preferred majors are, but are not limited to: 

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Operations
• Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process/Project & Electronic)
• Business/Economics
• Statistics
• Management
• Marketing
• Management Information Systems
• Engineering Technology
• Manufacturing
• Science (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)

Locations

• NJ (Bridgewater, Morris Plains, Piscataway, Raritan, Skillman, Somerset, Somerville)
• PA (Ft. Washington, Horsham, Lancaster, Lititz, Malvern, Spring House, West Chester)
• IN, Warsaw
• IL, Buffalo Grove
• Minneapolis, MN
• Elmira, NY
• Cumberland, RI

 BE VITAL in your career; Be seen for the talent you bring to your work. Explore opportunities within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Push the boundaries of science to transform health—and your career.

Join us and advance life-changing treatments for people who need them most. At Johnson & Johnson, our focus is on improving global health equity and developing MedTech and pharmaceutical innovations that impact the future of health. Using AI and robotics to transform surgery or helping data scientists and clinicians formulate new ways to diagnose and treat disease, this work may sound like sci-fi, but it’s all science, all real, and could be your career. Whatever your background, skills, or career goals, there’s a place for you to help solve some of the world’s most pressing health challenges with us.

Accelerate your career while changing the world.

Each of our broadly-based family of companies offers an inclusive and empowering culture and employee benefits (like paid time off to volunteer, transgender-inclusive and same-sex partner health insurance coverage, and more) designed to help you live your best life, however you define it. And our best-in-class learning and development approaches, mentorship, and access to innovators across the world will help you grow your skills and reach your career goals. Because when you're at your best, nothing stands between you and your next breakthrough.