Wound Closure & Healing R&D Co-Op - Fall 2026

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

For more than 130 years, Johnson & Johnson has been guided by a simple but powerful purpose: caring for the world, one person at a time. We advance this mission through science, research, and innovation—developing products and technologies that improve health and well‑being globally. Our culture thrives on diversity and inclusion, and we proudly uphold our commitment as an equal‑opportunity employer.

Wound Closure & Healing and Biosurgery (WCHB) is part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery organization, which develops a broad portfolio of surgical technologies including sutures, skin adhesives, hemostasis solutions, staplers, trocars, energy devices, and synthetic mesh used across minimally invasive and open procedures.

The WCHB R&D team in Raritan, NJ is excited to welcome applicants for our Summer/Fall 2026 R&D Co‑Op opportunity. If you are passionate about innovation in healthcare and believe your background aligns, we encourage you to explore the details below and apply—we would be delighted to consider you.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities may include the following:

• Support the build and evaluation of novel medical devices using specialized machining processes.
• Participate in Voice‑of‑Customer (VOC) labs with surgeons.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design key project studies.
• Test and characterize prototype and competitive devices.
• Follow good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, final reports, and meeting minutes.
• Work with engineers and external suppliers to advance project activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to relocate and work on‑site in a laboratory environment.
• Completion of at least one year of an undergraduate program.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel).
• Co‑Op term runs May/June–December 2026, with flexible start and end dates to accommodate academic calendars.
• Must be able to work full‑time (40 hours/week) during the Co‑Op term.

Education:

• Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited university for the duration of the internship, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Minimum GPA requirement is 2.8, with 3.0 or higher strongly preferred.
• Preferred majors include Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Materials Science.

Experience and Skills:

• Able to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail with a commitment to high‑quality work.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results.
• Self‑starter who is comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.  Students curren