Wound Closure & Healing R&D Co-Op - Fall 2026
About The Position
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 Wound Closure & Healing R&D Co-Op - Fall 2026 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.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Actively enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college or university during the co‑op term.
- Completion of at least the freshman year.
- Availability to work full‑time (40 hours/week) during the co‑op session.
- Proficiency in basic chemistry laboratory techniques.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and effective oral and written communication.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Ability to provide reliable transportation to the work location.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Knowledge of polymer chemistry and characterization.
- 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 currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands‑on laboratory work within chemistry and engineering labs.
- Conduct studies and develop test methods, fixtures, and related evaluation approaches.
- Maintain strong documentation practices, including drafting test protocols, final reports, and meeting minutes.
- Build and assess prototypes.
- Participate in Voice‑of‑Customer (VOC) labs.
- Collaborate with engineers and external suppliers to support project activities.
Benefits
- Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
- Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
- Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
