What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Research & Development Packaging Co-Op (June - December) - University position at Kenvue?
Kenvue is currently recruiting for :
2025 Research & Development Packaging Co-Op (June - December)
This position reports to the R&D Team.
Who we are
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here.
Location : Kenvue is currently in the process of moving its Global Headquarters from Skillman, NJ to Summit, NJ. This role is based in Summit, NJ but there may be a period of time during the transition that you must report to Skillman, NJ.
Travel % : Up to 10%
Pay : The anticipated hourly pay for this position is between $22.75 and $45.00, and will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and / or experience.
What You Will Do
The Research & Development Packaging Co-Op is a six-month experience designed to help college students develop leadership, technical, and communication skills through practical business experience and ongoing training, development, coaching and mentorship. This role will enable the student to have real-life work application of concepts and theories learned in the classroom. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) assignment.
We plan to hire multiple Co-Op students across several functional roles within Research & Development, however this specific job requisition is for the Packaging Engineering function . Each Co-Op will be assigned to a single function with a specific project for the 6-month Co-Op term, assignment area will be matched to business needs. See more below :
Packaging Engineering : Manage new package development projects, optimize existing packages and / or work on cross-functional project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage new package development projects, optimize existing packages and / or work on a cross-functional project team under the supervision of a Package Development Engineer.
- Interact with Design, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Project Management and Suppliers as necessary to complete project objectives.
- Travel to packaging suppliers as necessary.
- Perform laboratory tests and evaluations of primary and secondary packaging related to their specific projects.
- Develop Package Component drawings and specifications and provide technical support to project teams.
- Support and execute Package Line Trials (PLTs) by writing protocols, ordering components, and coordinating with the packaging line technicians.
- Evaluate and characterize packaging materials and components.
- Analyze package test data : Derive correlation between package performance and product stability.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
What's In It for You
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Salary : $23 - $45
