About the role#
The TDS Proteins Development Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) team is seeking a Co-Op to support the research, design, development, and characterization of drug delivery systems, combination products, and medical devices. This role involves hands-on experience in engineering development, laboratory testing, and experimental design across early and late-stage programs. You will work on-site in Malvern, Pennsylvania, for a six-month term, typically spanning January to June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and development of device technologies for targeted drug delivery.
- Design, implement, and execute engineering test methods and performance evaluations.
- Conduct laboratory investigations, mechanical characterization studies, and product performance assessments.
- Assist in the design and fabrication of testing fixtures and experimental setups.
- Execute engineering studies, analyze data, and document results to support product development, verification, validation, and regulatory activities.
- Explore and evaluate novel modeling, testing, and analytical approaches.
- Analyze and interpret experimental results using statistical and engineering methodologies.
- Participate in design of experiments (DOE) discussions and technical problem-solving.
- Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and cross-functional teams.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks, technical documentation, and project records.
- Present technical findings and project updates to internal stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Completion of undergraduate freshman year at an accredited university.
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biological, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Completed coursework in Calculus, Statics and Dynamics, and Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and learning agility.
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for future visa sponsorship.
- No conflicting summer internship or employment commitments.
Location & details#
- Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States.
- Modality: Fully on-site.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Term: Winter and Summer 2027 (six-month duration).
- Status: Paid position.
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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