The Wound Closure & Healing and Biosurgery R&D Organization in Raritan, NJ, is recruiting for Spring 2025 R&D co-ops 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. The positions in question will require:

• 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 If you are passionate about these opportunities, please apply below.

• 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 Power Point, 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.

• https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.