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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for aCell Culture Media Development Intern, located in Malvern, 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 anatomy, disease states, deformities and the surgical procedure/products used to address these conditions.

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, and an internship will be for a 3-month term.

The typical internship term is from Jan 2026– April 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

The TDS Protein Development API organization is seeking a candidate interested in protein process development. Bioreactors utilize liquid media to generate protein molecules in the production process. In this role, the intern will...

Focus on high titer media hold studies that will help close the gap between small scale development and large scale operations, specifically by confirming the stability of high titer media in a bioreactor at room temperature for a determined amount of time.
Analyze and interpret experimental results using analytical and statistical techniques. Actively participate in weekly meetings with internal and external collaborators.
Participate in technical discussions on design of experiments to fill gaps in knowledge.
Maintain a laboratory notebook and other technical documents according to required guidelines.
Provide other project support as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, and related majors are preferred.
Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of a co-op assignment pursuing a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience, Master’s, or PhD degree or equivalent experience. For students pursuing their Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, Juniors or Seniors are preferred.
Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.
Completion of Undergraduate Freshmen year at an accredited University is required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

Candidate 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., FI, H1-B status)
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 while supplying to the team goals
Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or community service activities is desired

Preferred:

Students with basic laboratory skills and experience in research, experimental design & execution, and data analysis
Students with prior experience in aseptic cell culture, bioreactor operations, or any other lab experience

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.