Microbiology Summer Intern (Undergraduate)

Job Summary

• Intern operates under supervision depending on the assignment. Assists and contributes to assigned team for duration of internship. Conducts research in assigned areas using established methodology or assists in developing methodology.
• Plans, designs and conduct experiments and analyzes and interprets the results. Summarizes findings for presentation. Keeps detailed records of work undertaken. Verifies and assists in quality conduct of projects.
• Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from colleagues in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

  Duties and Responsibilities

  Under limited supervision, and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position will include some or all the following responsibilities:

  • Perform basic and applied research in the area of medical device microbiology, perform experiments to answer questions pertaining to biofilm formation and control on medical devices, antimicrobial resistance, and/or bacterial virulence and human microbiome
  • Collaborate with internal Ethicon or J&J associates to further Ethicon’s capabilities in understanding and producing antimicrobial and anti-infective products
  • Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes.
  • Responsible for presenting business-related issues or opportunities to next management level
  • Follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices.
  • Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Perform other assigned tasks as needed.