Ethicon, part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, is recruiting for a Summer Intern 2023 WCH R&D for our Raritan, New Jersey.

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices is focused on shaping the future of digital surgery and expanding its robotics and digital solutions offerings across the entire portfolio, with multi-specialty, end-to-end solutions in orthopedics, endoluminal intervention and general surgery. This includes the MONARCH® platform, a first-of-its-kind robotic technology indicated for bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the lung.

Ethicon, part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com.

Responsibilities:

• Handling of various mammalian cell lines or bacteria, maintaining their growth, and expanding them as required for specific in vitro experiments to evaluate various wound healing products.

• Perform statistical analysis of in-vitro studies and preparing scientific presentations.

• If needed, collaborate with internal Ethicon and other J&J associates to develop, and validate in-vitro assays for wound healing.

Qualifications

Required:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Molecular & Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related technical field.

• Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the 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, and Power Point, and have strong oral and written communication skills.

• 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 may be offered to students who meet the commuting distance eligibility requirements.

• Less than 5% travel

• Ability to work on-site

Preferred:

• Hands-on laboratory work experience especially in cell (mammalian) culture

• Performing studies and developing test methods and fixtures

• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes

• Knowledge of basic microbiological techniques (bacterial growth, streaking, spreading etc.)

• Experience with multidisciplinary projects that require interfacing with different scientific disciplines (microbiology, material science, chemistry)

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

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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