About the role#
This internship offers a 12-week professional experience within the Preclinical Safety & Translational Sciences (PSTS) team. You will work alongside scientists to support oncology drug development, gaining insight into toxicology, translational safety, and research processes. This role is designed for students interested in the transition from laboratory research to clinical application.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to project-focused workstreams under the guidance of PSTS mentors.
- Support nonclinical safety strategy by reviewing and synthesizing toxicology, pathology, and translational biology data.
- Assist in the interpretation of preclinical findings to inform risk assessments.
- Participate in cross-functional discussions with oncology partners regarding program decisions.
- Prepare internal reports, summaries, and presentations.
- Attend the Oncology Bench to Bedside lecture series and department meetings.
- Present a final project at the end-of-program intern symposium.
- Collaborate with various functional disciplines on assigned projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university or college program, with no graduation planned before or during the internship.
- Graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in clinical sciences, clinical research, nursing, or related fields, or students pursuing a Physician’s Assistant, PharmD, or PhD degree.
- Undergraduate students with at least six semesters completed in clinical, pharmacy, premed, physician’s assistant, or nursing programs.
- Legal and permanent authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency with Microsoft business tools and Slack.
- Ability to balance multiple project deliverables and work within global, cross-functional teams.
- Proven leadership or participation in campus or service programs.
Location & details#
- Location: Spring House, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027 (approximately May 10 to August 13).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (requires being on-site three days per week).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a public company based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Founded in 1886, it operates within the hospitals and health care industry. The company focuses on medical devices, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. It employs over 133,000 people across its global offices.
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