Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient - Proteins Co-Op, located in Malvern, PA.

Research & Development Co-op Overview:

J&J R&D encompasses the development of sophisticated materials, process improvements, risk management and mechanical testing through the development process across all sectors including Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Consumer and Corporate/Enterprise.

We offer a fast-paced cross-functional, technologically advanced, corporate environment, passionate about developing individual engineering and scientific skills.

Life as an R&D Co-op:

The R&D Co-op program provides each student with real-life hands-on experience, coaching and mentoring, networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to meet people from various schools throughout the country. Each Co-op will be assigned to a single function with a specific project for the 6-month term.

• Work with team members in evaluating current conjugation technologies using state-of-the-art equipment and establishing a platform workflow for ADC/bioconjugation process development.

• Analyze and interpret experimental results using analytical and statistical techniques. Actively participate in weekly meetings with internal and external collaborators.

• Participate in technical discussions on design of experiments to fill gaps in knowledge.

• Maintain a laboratory notebook and other technical documents according to required guidelines.

• Provide other project support as needed.

• Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical engineering, and related majors are preferred.

• Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of a co-op assignment pursuing a Bachelor's or equivalent experience, Master's, or PhD degree or equivalent experience.

• Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshmen year at an accredited University is required.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills is required

• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills are preferred

• Ability to balance multiple projects and initiatives while performing results

• Must be a self-starter works independently while supplying to the team goals

• Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or community service activities is desired

• For students pursuing their Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, Juniors or Seniors are preferred.

• Students with basic laboratory skills and experience in research, experimental design & execution, data analysis, general & organic chemistry, and handling biologics & chemicals are preferred.