Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient - Proteins Co-Op

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, and 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 six-month term.

The typical Co-op term is from Jun 2025-Nov 2025

Key Responsibilities:

This Co-Op position will support the API Proteins group within Therapeutics Development and Supply.

The Co-Op will...


* Work with team members to develop downstream mitigation strategies for polysorbate degradation caused by enzymatic host cell proteins.


* 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 experiment design to fill knowledge gaps.


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


* Provide other project support as needed.

Qualifications

Education:


* Analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biological 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.


* A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.


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

Experience and Skills:

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 who works independently while supplying the team goals


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

Preferred:


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


* Prior experience in Chromatography, TFF, resin screening studies, Basic DOE study design, and scale-down model development.


* Students with basic laborat...