Research & Development Internship (May-Aug) 2026

Kenvue Brands LLC • Summit, NJ

111d • $20 - $45 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Research & Development Internship (May-Aug) 2026. At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. This internship is a 15-week experience designed to help college students develop leadership, technical, and communication skills through practical business experience and ongoing training, development, coaching and mentorship. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) assignment. We plan to hire multiple Internship students across several functional roles within Research & Development.

Requirements

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B status)
• Actively enrolled in an accredited university through the duration of co-op assignment pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree
• Ability to commit to 15-week duration (May 2026 to August 2026) 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) for the length of the assignment
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Proficient in Windows software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to provide their own transportation between home and work office location

Nice To Haves

• Degree focused in Engineering (Chemical, Biomedical, Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, etc.)
• Degree focused in Science (Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Personal Care, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Consumer & Sensory Science, Food Science, Pharmacy, etc.)
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Passionate or interested in the consumer industry
• Displays willingness to learn, strong problem-solving skills and capable of working in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Ownership of individual project(s) with a strategic business impact
• Gain exposure to trends in the consumer industry, as well as in the literature/research field
• Develop working relationships with cross-functional teams, such as Marketing, Project Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, etc.
• Work on innovative and scientific solutions to issues that arise within product development, product innovation, package development, product performance
• Follow standard operating procedures, be trained on the operation of state-of-art instruments, participate in experiment design, carry out studies as planned, troubleshoot abnormalities, summarize results, and present the data in the format of official reports internally, and/or conference presentations
• Adhere to current GxP practices (e.g. GMP, GDP, GLP)

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate for new hires in this position ranges: $20.00 - $45.00
• Competitive Benefit Package including Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree