RD MIS Spring 2026 Coop

Overview

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Job Details

Job Function: Career Programs

Job Sub Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category: Career Program

All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

The Wound Closure & Healing and Biosurgery R&D Organization in Raritan, NJ, is recruiting for a Spring 2026 R&D co-op for assistance in developing our STRATAFIX brand of barbed suture products. Wound Closure & Healing and Biosurgery (WCHB) are a part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery organization.

The MedTech Organization, based in Raritan, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of open surgery. The MedTech Organization offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies including— sutures, hemostasis products, surgical staplers, trocars, energy devices and synthetic mesh devices—that are used in a wide variety of minimally-invasive and open surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, oncology, and obesity.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on laboratory work in our engineering labs
• Performing engineering studies and developing fixturing
• Generating models and drawings in SolidWorks
• Fabricating prototypes and evaluating them via surgeon Voice-of-Customer (VOC) events
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes
• Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project-related activities

Qualifications

• Be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the co-op session.
• Pursuing a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Only students who have completed their freshman year or above will be considered.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op session.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; a GPA of 3.2 or higher is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities is desired.
• A high level of organization and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Be comfortable working independently, as well as on a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Hands-on skills and experience with SolidWorks is preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.
• Ability to provide their own transportation to the Raritan, NJ site. A stipend will be offered to students who meet the commuting distance eligibility requirements.

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Applicable pay range: $23 per hour to $51.50 per hour

Additional description for pay transparency: The anticipated base pay for this position is between $23 per hour and $51.50 per hour but will be based on candidate\'s program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. This position is overtime eligible. Intern/Co-ops may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as medical insurance, sick time, holiday pay, and the Company’s consolidated retirement plan in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Housing stipend will be offered for those that qualify. This position is ineligible for severance. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:

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, please email the Employee Health Support Center ( ) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

23$ per hour to 51.50$ per hour

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: The anticipated base pay for this position is between 23$ per hour and 51.50$ per hour but will be based on candidate\'s program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. This position is overtime eligible. Intern/Co-ops may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as medical insurance, sick time, holiday pay, and the Company’s consolidated retirement plan in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Housing stipend will be offered for those that qualify. This position is ineligible for severance. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:

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, please email the Employee Health Support Center or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.