R&D Co-Op (MedTech)

Location: On-site in Raritan, New Jersey, United States. Daily transportation to and from work is required, and candidates must be able to relocate to the laboratory worksite.

Salary: $23.50–$52.50 per hour, based on program year, discipline, degree, and experience.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare technologies, including Ethicon products for wound closure, surgery, and healing.

What you will do

• Perform hands-on laboratory work supporting new product development in wound closure and healing.
• Use machining processes to build and evaluate novel medical devices and prototypes.
• Participate in Voice-of-Customer laboratories with surgeons and collaborate with scientists, engineers, and suppliers.
• Design project studies and test and characterize prototype devices and competitive products.
• Generate 3D models and 3D-printed components to develop test methods and fixtures.
• Write test protocols, final reports, and meeting documentation using good documentation practices.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, on site during the co-op or internship term.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited university throughout the assignment and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.
• Completed at least the first year of undergraduate study and currently a sophomore, junior, or senior.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel, along with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Studies in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering.
• Interest or experience in antibacterial technologies and cardiovascular surgery.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with scientists, engineers, surgeons, and external suppliers.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment focused on healthcare innovation.
• Company-sponsored medical benefits according to plan terms.
• Up to 40 hours of sick time per calendar year, or up to 56 hours for employees residing in Washington State.
• Eligibility to participate in the company consolidated retirement plan.