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Ethicon, a member of Johnson & Johnson’s family of companies located in Cincinnati, OH, is recruiting for R&D Co-ops for the Fall 2024 term. (August - December)
Ethicon, Inc. 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 efficiency of open surgery. The Ethicon business 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.
Positions are available in many subgroups of R&D and may include some or all of the following responsibilities:
- Hands-on laboratory work in a chemistry or engineering lab
- Performing studies and developing test methods and fixtures
- Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes
- Generating models and drawings in SolidWorks
- Crafting and evaluating prototypes
- Attending and participating in voice-of-customer (VOC) labs
- Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project related activities
Qualifications
- Sophomore or above enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the Co-op term
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related technical field.
- For co-ops, availability to work full-time (40 hours/week).
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- Leadership and/or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities is desired.
- A high level of organization and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Be comfortable working independently, as well as on a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point, and have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Hands-on skills and experience with SolidWorks, for some roles.
- 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 this work location. A stipend will be offered to students who meet the commuting distance eligibility requirements.
The anticipated base pay for this position is Sophomore $24.00/hr, Junior $25/hr, Senior $27/hr, Master’s degree $36/hr, Software Engineering major w/ 2 years' experience post-grad $36/hr, Ph.D. degree $50/hr
Benefits:
- Co-Ops/Interns may be 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 may be 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 is a duration based role with ineligibility for severance.
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
