Operations Co-Op
Johnson & Johnson
- Location
- Athens, Georgia, United States of America
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About this role
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 Function: Career Programs Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op Job Category: Career Program All Job Posting Locations: Athens, Georgia, United States of America Job Description: The J&J IM Athens Co-op is responsible for providing technical support to their assigned function and processes. These responsibilities include performing analysis to measure process performance; implementing improvements in process cycle time, yield, and quality to improve operational efficiency; supporting introduction and validation of new and existing products; and providing guidance to new equipment design, installation and qualification. These tasks are usually performed under the supervision and mentorship of process engineers, manufacturing process specialists or management.
Key Responsibilities
Acquire skills to provide day-to-day support for assigned processes. Maintain, update and author necessary production, safety and regulatory documentation such as operating instructions, batch production records, criticality analysis, piping and instrumentation diagrams, key and controlled parameter documents, deviations, and corrective action plans. Participate in problem solving efforts by analysis and correction of both process and equipment problems to maintain or improve existing site operations. Implement, under supervision, process surveillance programs focusing on issues such as process control, yields, cycle times, quality, and change over. Prepare written interpretations of plant operating data and implement corrective action. Support coordination of small engineering projects. Prepare reports to inform leadership of work in progress with expected completion dates in lieu of anticipated timeline. Conduct or participate in development projects including laboratory, pilot plant or plant scale investigations to provide improved procedures, equipment or processes for existing products. Document and execute process and cleaning validation of new and existing products. Support and facilitate the introduction of new processes by coordinating and executing the preparation activities for process start-ups and supply technical coverage. Assist in new and existing process and equipment design. Execute cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects using Process or Design Excellence techniques. Utilizes appropriate risk management tools such as FMEA, HAZOP, LOPA, and business risk evaluations. Maintain knowledge of cGMPs, process safety practices, and environmental standards. Supports investigations and root-cause analyses for non-conformances, documenting findings and corrections/corrective actions in the quality management system. Additional Responsibilities: Assist in the role of a Synthesis Specialist or System (equipment) Owner. Ensure the delivery of high quality and accurate work in a timely manner to meet the production schedule. Participate in plant safety programs such as Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) of new and existing processes to maintain and/or improve operations safety. Execute duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines, including FDA,EPA, OSHA and DEA. Adhere to all company