What are the responsibilities and job description for the API-Protein DSP Co-Op Fall 2025 position at Johnson & Johnson?
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 https://www.jnj.com/.
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an API Proteins Downstream Purification Co-op, located in Malvern, PA.
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.
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 6month term.
The typical Co-op term is from Jun 2025 - Dec 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- This Co-Op position will support the API Proteins group within Therapeutics Development and Supply.
- The Co Op will work with team members in the development of downstream mitigation strategies for polysorbate degradation caused by enzymatic host cell proteins. 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
- Analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biological engineering, and related majors are preferred.
- Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of a co-op assignment pursuing a Bachelors or equivalent experience, Masters, or PhD degree or equivalent experience.
- Completion of Undergraduate Freshmen year at an accredited University is required.
Required:
- 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, technical writing, data analysis, and hands-on experience in chromatography and other relevant lab techniques is preferred.
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.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
