DePuy Synthes Biomaterials R&D Co-Op - Orthopedics

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Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

DePuy Synthes, a member of Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Orthopedics, is recruiting a Co-Op position for Biomaterials R&D. DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson’s orthopedic medical device company, develops and markets implants and instruments for orthopedic trauma and reconstructive surgery.

The Co-Op position offered by DePuy Synthes is in the Biomaterials Research and Development group, which develops implants based on new materials technologies including polymers, ceramics, composites, and drug-device combination products. The Co-Op will work in an engaging environment of cross-functional teams, assisting scientists and engineers in our R&D laboratories to fabricate device prototypes, and conduct mechanical, chemical, biological, and simulated use testing to evaluate device performance.

Position responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and provide data, results analysis, and reports to project teams in a timeline driven process, and will contribute to the efficient operation of R&D laboratories.

• Exercise technical judgment in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments, and use professional concepts to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.

• Maintain a laboratory notebook and other technical documentation according to required guidelines.

• The co-op may be asked to provide other project or product support as needed to support Synthes’ business objectives.

• This position requires working in a Biosafety Level 2 lab

• This is a full time position, 40 hours per week, located in West Chester, PA, and requires less than 5% travel.

Qualifications

• Preferred Majors: Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate engineering or science program.

• The candidate should have an interest in chemistry, biology, materials science, or medical device development.

• The successful candidate will have strong analytical, problem solving and communication skill