Oncology R&D Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States of America Onsite Career Programs

About this role

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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

This is a unique opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and scientists who are passionate about advancing the field of oncology research by developing drug-device convergence products for treatment of bladder cancer.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to work independently, and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. The candidate will gain valuable experience in all aspects of product design and development from concept through scale up to manufacturing for both formulation and device design.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and prototype drug-device combination and associated delivery system products
Conduct hands-on laboratory testing to evaluate the performance of the prototypes for supporting formulation, device, and combination product development

· Collaboration with scientists and technicians to analyze and resolve technical challenges

Maintain laboratory notebook and prepare technical reports
Support preclinical activities through hands-on manufacture and characterization of investigational products
Leverage tools (MATLAB, R, Python, etc.) to analyze data and validate data to ensure data quality and reliability.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

· Team-oriented with strong written and communication skills

Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail and a collaborative work approach
Experience of working in a laboratory environment
Basic wet lab skills (sample dilutions, aseptic procedure, etc.)
Experience in using programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB
Positive, independent, and contagious work ethic

Preferred:

Experience in pharmaceutical formulation or product development
Familiarity with drug-device combination products is a plus.
Knowledge of chemistry, biology, or material science

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington, MA.

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 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$23.00/hr to $51.50/hr

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.00 per hour and $51.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on [11/27/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.