Co-Op in TDS Proteins API

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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Spring 2026 Co-Op in CEAS (Cell Engineering and Analytical Sciences), located in Spring House, PA.

Research & Development Co-op Overview:

J&J R&D encompasses the development of sophisticated materials, process improvements, risk management and mechanical testing through the development process across all sectors including Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Consumer and Corporate/Enterprise.

We offer a fast-paced cross-functional, technologically advanced, corporate environment, passionate about developing individual engineering and scientific skills. You will have the opportunity to learn about cutting edge technologies for isolation of high yielding cell lines suitable for manufacturing.

Life as an R&D Co-op:

The R&D Co-op program provides each student with real-life hands-on experience, coaching and mentoring, networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to meet people from various schools throughout the country. Each Co-op will be assigned to a single function with a specific project for the 6-month term.

The typical Co-op term is from Jan 2026– Jun 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

The TDS Proteins Development API organization is seeking a candidate interested in early cell line development. In this role, the Co-Op will…

• Support end-to-end harmonization from transfection stage to cell line selection and comparison among methods

• Analyze and interpret experimental results using analytical and statistical techniques.

• Actively participate in weekly meetings with internal collaborators.

• Participate in technical discussions on design of experiments to fill gaps in knowledge.

• Maintain laboratory notebooks and other technical documents according to required guidelines.

• Provide other project support as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and related majors are preferred.

• Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of a co-op assignment pursuing a Master’s, or PhD degree or equivalent experience.

• Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills is required

• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills are preferred

• Ability to balance multiple projects and initiatives while performing results

• Must be a self-starter, works independently and keep focus

• Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or community service activities is desired

• Candidates with prior experience working with aseptic cell culture.

Preferred:

• Students with basic laboratory skills, experience with mammalian cell culture, knowledge about aseptic techniques, and experience in research, experimental design & execution, and data analysis preferred.
• Students pursuing a Master's or PhD degree.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation,  external applicants please contact us via  https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.