R&D Spring 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 MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Ethicon Inc is recruiting for a Co-Op for Spring 2027. This is a laboratory-based position in Raritan, NJ, and is available immediately. Ethicon Inc, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first suture to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to helping 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 and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. This position will join the Analytical Characterization group within the company's research and development organization. You will perform hands-on experiments in the areas of polymer characterization and wet chemistry, under the supervision of lab scientists and collaborate with other analytical associates. You will also perform sample management and data curator under the supervision of lab managers. You will also participate in New Product Development project teams and interact with cross-functional R&D development associates, develop analytical methods, and deliver results to support product development.

The main responsibility for this position is to work with scientists in Ethicon to perform polymer characterization and wet chemistry, execute methods or procedures in support of new product development and life-cycle management. This Co-Op will also perform sample management and data curator. The daily activities focus on sample preparation, testing, data collection, notebook recording, data analysis, and data reporting. The Co-Op also needs to login and manage samples submitted from stability group. The candidate must follow appropriate safety protocols for work in chemical laboratories.

Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited College/University, pursuing a BA/BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related fields. Must not be a Senior graduating prior to the program end date (Seniors must be willing/allowed to extend graduation date if applied and hired). A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. Experience and Skills: Required: Knowledge of basic chemistry lab skills is required. Must be able to work permanently in the US and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., FI, H1-B status) Available to work full-time