Sterility Assurance Student Placement 2027

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.

Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

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We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.

At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:
Career Programs

Job Sub Function:
Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:
Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Duration: 12 months 

Location: Leeds, Yorkshire 

Sector: Medical Devices 

Department: Quality/Sterility Assurance 

DePuy Synthes create products that reconstruct diseased or damaged joints.

These products change the lives of our patients and present unique and rewarding challenges for our engineering teams. 

In this role, you'll support our Sterility Assurance team in helping ensure the safety and quality of medical implants and surgical instruments.

Working alongside scientists, engineers, manufacturing teams, and external partners, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from design through to terminal sterilization.

You'll work on a variety of real-world projects, receive training and mentoring throughout the year, and have the opportunity to visit our Blackpool facility to broaden your experience and network. 

How You'll Make an Impact:


* Supporting design engineers to develop instrumentation that meets cleaning and sterilization requirements.



* Supporting Sterility Assurance Sterilization/Contamination Control Programme.



* Performing tests to ensure product manufactured on site is clean and sterile (this includes water testing and environmental monitoring of the ISO Class 8 cleanrooms).



* Working with vendors and external laboratories.



* Collaborating with global teams across the USA and Ireland to implement innovative ideas, protocols, and processes.

What We're Looking For:


* Currently studying for a degree (predicted or achieved 2:1 or above) in Medical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Bioengineering, or a related field.



* A curious and proactive mindset, with a genuine interest in healthcare, science, and medical technology.



* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and approach challenges confidently.



* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of...