Talent Program - Device Development & Technology - Device Technical Operations - Co-op

Job Description The Future Talent Program features Co-ops that last up to six (6) months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research Labs can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The Pharmaceutical Sciences & Device Development (PSDD) organization is a Global R&D division of our Research Labs which is responsible for translating therapeutic agents into functional drug & combination products that are optimized for patients’ benefit.

The mission of the Device Development & Technology (DD&T) group (within PSDD) is to discover, develop and commercialize superior inhaled, nasal and parenteral medical delivery devices supporting vaccines, biologics and small molecules requiring challenging and unique delivery routes. We are seeking Co‑op candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi‑functional environment. The Co‑ops will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry.

In addition, the Co‑op student will have an opportunity to present their research results in both oral and written formats. During your Co‑op appointment you will work closely with & be mentored by an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on a research project or projects. We have one (1) Co‑op position for 2027 at our Wilson, N.C. site which will focus on device & combination product production and processing development technology.

This is a full‑time Co‑op position.

• Must be enrolled in a college/institution and pursuing a degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design, or equivalent field (B.S. and M.S. candidates are strongly preferred).
• Availability for up to a 6-month Co‑op at Wilson N.C. site.
• Solid medical device and/or combination product testing knowledge.
• Strong understanding of basic engineering skills and scientific principles.
• Fundamental analytical characterization skills, i.e. test method development, data analysis & result interpretation.
• Experience with mechanical testing, imaging, and measurement equipment and techniques. Including, but not limited to, tensile/compression testing, surface characterization, material testing, x‑ray computed tomography, rheometry, and microscopy.
• Excellent collaboration, ideation, and prototyping skills, including developing proof of concepts, working prototypes and conducting functional testing.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling & 2D drawing creation (e.g. Solidworks, AutoCAD etc).
• Awareness of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing and stack‑up analysis.
• Basic understanding of various plastics processing and manufacturing processes & automation equipment, including injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding.
• Fluency in finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, formal presentation) and proven ability to collaborate with and across various multidisciplinary teams within the organization.
• Knowledge of medical devices, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar regulated industry, is a significant plus.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 FTP
2027 RL2027

• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Clinical Research
• Cloud Data Catalog
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Concept Development
• Extrusions
• Manufacturing Processes