At Johnson & Johnson, we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the world’s the most significant healthcare challenges. Our Corporate, Consumer Health, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceutical teams leverage data, real-world insights, and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines. We're disrupting outdated healthcare ecosystems and infusing them with transformative ideas to help people thrive throughout every stage of their lives. With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there’s no limit to the impact you can make here. Are you ready to reimagine healthcare? 

Here, your career breakthroughs will change the future of health, in all the best ways. And you’ll change, too. You’ll be inspired, and you’ll inspire people across the world to change how they care for themselves and those they love. Amplify your impact. Join us! 

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CO-OP OVERVIEW:

J&J R&D encompasses the development of advanced materials, process improvements, risk management and mechanical testing through the development process across all sectors including Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Consumer and Corporate/Enterprise. We offer a fast-paced cross-functional, technologically advanced, corporate environment, passionate about developing individual engineering and scientific skills. You will have the opportunity to learn about anatomy, disease states, deformities and the surgical procedure/products used to address these conditions. 

LIFE AS AN R&D CO-OP:

The R&D Co-op program provides each student with real-life hands-on experience, coaching and mentoring, networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to meet people from various schools throughout the country. We plan on hiring 100+ Co-op Students across several functional roles within Research & Development. Each Co-op will be assigned to a single function with a specific project for the 4-month term.

• The typical Co-op term is from June 28, 2021 – January 7, 2022
• Some teams may offer an extended co-op term
• Assignment may be virtual/remote, while other business critical roles will be onsite and may require relocation
• Career mentorship is available with endless networking opportunities within assigned team and beyond
• Assignment area and work-site location will be matched to business needs
• Some roles may offer one-time housing stipend assistance if you are assigned to work onsite
• Housing assistance includes a onetime stipend for students to use at their discretion
• For roles that require you to work on site, transportation is the student’s responsibility
• Full time availability (40 hours per week)
• Pay rate is determined based on the grade level at time of offer. Undergrad Sophomore $21.00/hr, Undergrad Junior $23.00/hr, Undergrad Senior $24.50/hr, pursuing master’s degree $28.50/hr, pursuing PhD $40/hr
• This position is overtime eligible
• Employee may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, such as medical benefits, sick time and holiday pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

AVAILABLE CO-OP AREAS INCLUDE:

• Biotherapeutics Development
• Drug Development
• Pharmacometrics
• Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Automation
• Cell Therapy/Development
• Wound Closure & Repair
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Toxicology, Vision
• Women’s Health
• Biomaterials, Biostatistics
• Medical Writing
• Scientist- various roles
• Scientific Computing
• Data Analytics, Data Management, Statistics
• Global Regulatory Affairs
• Global Product Development
• Business/ Research Operations
• Quality/Development Engineering
• Biomechanical Testing
• Customer Quality Investigation
• Software Testing, Hardware
• Scientific Computing

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS:

Please note that most, but not all, Johnson & Johnson roles are currently virtual due to COVID-19. While locations/facilities have been aligned to our Internships and Co-Ops positions, assignments could be virtual due to the uncertainties of COVID-19.

• HIGH DEMAND: New Jersey (Titusville, Raritan, Somerville, New Brunswick)
• HIGH DEMAND: Pennsylvania (Spring House, Malvern, Fort Washington, West Chester)
• OTHER LOCATIONS: Jacksonville, FL, Warsaw, IN, Raynham, MA, Fremont, Irvine, Irwindale, Los Angeles, Milpitas, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Ana, South San Francisco, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Monument, CO

DESIRED MAJORS:

• Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, Electrical, Materials, Software, Chemical, etc.)
• Science (Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Neuroscience etc.)
• Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Mathematics
• Finance, Economics, Business, Marketing
• Information Technology, Computer Science
• Supply Chain, Information Systems, Packaging Sciences
• Pharmacology, PharmD, Psychology, Sociology
• Exercise Science, Food Science, Human Science/Development

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 (ex. H1-B, F-1)
• Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of a co-op assignment pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required
• Completion of Undergraduate Freshmen year at an accredited University is required
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills is required
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills are preferred
• Ability to balance multiple projects and initiatives while executing results
• Must be a self-starter works independently while contributing to the team goals
• Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or community service activities is desired

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE R&D SECTORS:

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Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc develops products in the adult skin and hair, feminine care, oral health, wound care, infant, kids and teen categories. Included are such brand names as Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages, Johnson & Johnson’s Baby products, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Neostrata, Listerine, OGX, Rogaine and Tylenol. 

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. is a worldwide company with operations in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Europe / Middle East / Africa regions. Research, innovation, and new-product development are the focus of our organization. Since we introduced soft disposable contact lenses in 1988, no other manufacturer has matched the aggressive expansion of our wide-ranging ACUVUE® family of products.

 Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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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.