SUMMER INTERN R&D MICROBIOLOGY

At Johnson & Johnson, we use technology and the power of teamwork to discover new ways to prevent and overcome the world’s the most significant healthcare challenges.
Our Corporate, Consumer Health, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceutical teams leverage data, real-world insights, and creative minds to make life-changing healthcare products and medicines.
We're disrupting outdated healthcare ecosystems and infusing them with transformative ideas to help people thrive throughout every stage of their lives.
With a reach of more than a billion people every day, there’s no limit to the impact you can make here.
Are you ready to reimagine healthcare? Here, your career breakthroughs will change the future of health, in all the best ways.
And you’ll change, too.
You’ll be inspired, and you’ll inspire people across the world to change how they care for themselves and those they love.
Amplify your impact.
Join us! Ethicon is recruiting for a Summer intern, located in Raritan, NJ.
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, general surgery, hernias, oncology, and obesity.
The Ethicon business combines products and services of two market leading legacy companies, both with long histories of medical innovation.
Ethicon, Inc.
based in Somerville, 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.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
was built more than 20 years ago in Cincinnati, Ohio, developing creative devices that have driven the groundbreaking shift from open to minimally invasive surgery that continues to lead the industry today.
A Summer Intern position is available in the Microbiology Department of R&D.
The position is for a limited term during the summer of for 40/hrs per week during that term.
The responsibilities may include some or all of the following.
The intern will learn and apply industrial microbiology skills while working closely with expert scientists in a medical device-centered laboratory.
The new product development work includes investigation into antimicrobial applications and in vitro model development.
Key Responsibilities.
Hands-on laboratory work in a microbiology lab performing testing, media preparation, data collection and related tasks.
Developing test methods.
Designing and validating experimental procedures Performing these activities under minimal supervision Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and summarizing findings in a laboratory notebook Following all lab safety rules and compliance related procedures Qualifications Education.
Be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the Internship session.
Pursuing a degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or a related technical field.
Experience and Skills Required.
Previous experience with microbiology is preferred or must have proven ability to do hands-on lab work.
A minimum GPA of 3.
is strongly preferred Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus/high school programs and/or community service activities is desired.
A high level of organization and the ability to balance multiple tasks.
Legal authorization to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.
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H1-B status) now or in the future The anticipated base pay for this position is between $ and $, but will be based on candidate’s program year, discipline, degree and/or experience.
Must be able to provide their own transportation to this work location (Raritan, NJ).
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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