About the role#
The TDS Cell & Gene Therapy Development Digital & Automation team is looking for a Co-Op student to gain hands-on experience in laboratory automation, AI-driven systems, and instrument integration. You will contribute to digital solutions that improve scientific processes through automation and advanced technology. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Prototype a control layer connecting AI agents to laboratory liquid handling systems for direct command execution.
- Develop Python-based solutions to enable intelligent automation workflows.
- Implement state-checking, observation, and decision-making logic between automated execution steps.
- Design and test mechanisms to identify execution issues like clogged tips, low reagent levels, or instrument misalignment, and apply corrective actions.
- Build approval checkpoints for scientists to review and authorize plans or critical actions.
- Create guardrails, logging systems, and state-tracking tools to ensure transparency and safe operation of AI-enabled systems.
- Support integration efforts between instruments, APIs, SDKs, and automation platforms.
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop automation solutions and provide project support.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least an undergraduate freshman year at an accredited university.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in Analytical Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related fields.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Proven programming experience in Python.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with structured data formats like JSON and CSV.
- Ability to read technical documentation and independently learn new tools, APIs, and technologies.
- Knowledge of software development fundamentals and scripting practices.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
- Preferred experience includes AI/ML technologies, Large Language Models, AI-agent tools, APIs, SDKs, hardware integration, laboratory instruments, error handling, and state machines.
Location & details#
- Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: Fully on-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (typically January to June).
- Employment: Full-time (40 hours per week).
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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