Early Stage Innovation R&D Co-Op

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: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: About Surgery Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech We are searching for the best talent for Early Stage Innovation R&D Co-Op to be in Raritan, NJ. The Co-op term is from January to July, 2027. Full time requirement (40 hours per week). Purpose: Wound Closure & Healing (WC&H) is a part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery organization. The MedTech Organization, based in Raritan, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 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 devices—that 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. You will be responsible: Positional responsibilities span many subgroups of R&D and may include some or all of the following responsibilities: Hands-on laboratory work in an engineering lab. Crafting and evaluating prototypes. Performing studies and developing test methods and fixtures. Attending and participating in voice-of-customer (VOC) labs. Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project related activities. Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes. If you are passionate about these opportunities, please apply below. Qualifications / Requirements: Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required. Be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the Co-op session. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master´s degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Electrical, Chemical, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework. You must not have any Summer Internship contract or other employment commitment that could interfere with the contract dates specified for this position. Proficiency using SolidWorks computer-aided design