R&D LCM Co-Op

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Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America.

The Wound Closure & Healing R&D Organization in Raritan, NJ, is recruiting for an R&D LCM Co-op.

Wound Closure & Healing (WCH) are a part of the Johnson & Johnson Med Tech Surgery organization. The Med Tech Organization, based in Raritan, New Jersey, was founded more than 85 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of open surgery.

The Med Tech 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.

• Hands-on laboratory work in a chemistry or engineering lab
• Performing studies and developing test methods and fixtures
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) of medical device products and combination products including:
  Design Control, Design Verification/Validation, Change Control Management, Material and Finished Goods specification revision, Regulatory Body request handling and associated design change project activities.
• Good documentation practices, including writing test protocols, generating final reports, and documenting meeting minutes
• Generating models and drawings in Solid Works
• Data generation, analysis and statistical evaluation using Minitab
• Crafting and evaluating prototypes
• Attending and participating in voice-of-customer (VOC) labs
• Collaborating with engineers and external Suppliers to support project related activities

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, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Only students who have completed their freshman year or above will be considered. For co-ops, availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op session.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 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, Power Point, Microsoft Project, One Note, Microsoft Teams, and have strong oral and written communication skills.

Hands-on skills and experience with Solid Works and Minitab for some roles. Legal authorization to work in the United States and…