Research Job at Johnson & Johnson US
Are you seeking Research jobs that combine innovation, hands-on laboratory experience, and real-world pharmaceutical impact? This R&D Drug Product Development Co-Op at Johnson & Johnson offers a premier Job Opportunity for life science students interested in Drug Development Jobs and cutting-edge research careers in the USA job market.
About the Company
Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare leader committed to transforming human health through innovation. Through its Innovative Medicine and MedTech divisions, jobs at Johnson & Johnson offer professionals the opportunity to work on breakthrough therapies that impact millions worldwide. The company is consistently ranked among the best employers for Research jobs and Drug Development Jobs.
Job Details
- Job Title: R&D Drug Product Development Co-Op – Spring 2026
- Company: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
- Function: Career Programs
- Sub-Function: Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op
- Category: Intern/Co-Op
- Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA
- Work Pattern: Fully Onsite
- Co-Op Term: January 2026 – June 2026
- Requisition Number: R-031843
- Application Deadline: January 19, 2026 (subject to extension)
Research Job Overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting a Spring 2026 R&D Drug Product Development (DPD) Co-Op within the TDS Proteins Development organization. This hands-on opportunity provides real-world experience in pharmaceutical drug product development within a cross-functional, technologically advanced R&D environment.
Each Co-Op is assigned a specific project for the six-month term and receives mentoring, coaching, and networking opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Research factors impacting formulation properties and equipment parameters
- Learn and operate laboratory equipment (e.g., viscometers, densitometers)
- Design and execute studies, including test fixture development (3D printing, small-scale equipment design)
- Develop computational and statistical models using tools such as R, Minitab, or similar
- Draft technical reports to support product filing and platform guidance
- Analyze and interpret experimental results using analytical and statistical methods
- Participate in weekly meetings with internal and external collaborators
- Contribute to experimental design discussions to address knowledge gaps
- Maintain laboratory notebooks and technical documentation per guidelines
- Provide additional project support as needed
Education
- Preferred majors: Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines
- Actively enrolled in an accredited university for the duration of the Co-Op
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s (Junior or Senior preferred), Master’s, or PhD
- Minimum GPA: 2.8
- Completion of the undergraduate freshman year required
Experience & Skills for Research Job
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Required:
- Prior process engineering experience
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
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Preferred:
- Experience with CFD modeling (COMSOL, Ansys), CAD, DOE/statistics
- Programming or modeling experience (R, Python)
- Basic laboratory skills, experimental design, and data analysis experience
- Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated leadership or involvement in campus or community activities
