About the role#
The Wound Closure & Healing and Biosurgery R&D team in Raritan, New Jersey, is looking for a co-op to support the development of new topical skin adhesives for surgical applications. You will work within the MedTech organization, which produces sutures, skin adhesives, and various surgical devices.
What you'll do#
- Perform hands-on laboratory work in chemistry and engineering environments.
- Conduct studies, develop test methods, and create fixtures.
- Craft and evaluate prototypes for new products.
- Participate in voice-of-customer labs to understand user needs.
- Write test protocols, generate reports, and document meeting minutes using good documentation practices.
- Collaborate with engineers and external suppliers to support project activities.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Completion of at least your freshman year of undergraduate studies.
- Proficiency in lab-based chemistry activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the co-op session.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Raritan, New Jersey.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid co-op role.
- You must provide your own transportation to the work location.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States is required, as this position does not offer employment visa sponsorship.
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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