Conduct protein purification, bioconjugation, and chromatography experiments in a laboratory setting.
Support high-throughput process development, automation, and digital data analysis initiatives.
Design experiments, document findings, and present results to cross-functional teams.
Maintain laboratory records and evaluate process scalability for biologics programs.
What they're looking for
Students who have completed their freshman year in a scientific or engineering field.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Ability to work 40 hours per week fully on-site from January to June 2027.
Permanent U.S. work authorization without the need for future visa sponsorship.
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Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description
About Innovative Medicine
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
We are searching for the best talent for TDS Proteins API DSP HTPD Co-Op to be in Malvern, PA or Spring House, PA.
5 vacancies are currently available.
The Co-op term is six months typically from January to June, 2027 (flexible).
Full time requirement (40 hours per week) Fully On-site.
Purpose
The TDS Proteins Development API organization is seeking a highly motivated Co-Op to support high-throughput process development (HTPD), protein purification, bioconjugation process development, chromatography optimization, automation, and digital innovation initiatives that advance biologics and protein therapeutics development.
This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in laboratory research, process development, high-throughput screening, data analysis, and workflow optimization while collaborating with scientists and engineers across process development, manufacturing, analytical, automation, and digital teams. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of scalable platforms, innovative technologies, and data-driven solutions that support multiple biologics programs.
You will be responsible
Supporting high-throughput process development, protein purification, chromatography, filtration, and bioconjugation development activities.
Designing, executing, and documenting laboratory experiments to evaluate process performance, operating conditions, and process scalability.
Performing chromatography, resin screening, protein characterization, conjugation, and purification studies using laboratory and automated platforms.
Supporting development and evaluation of scale-down models, high-throughput screening workflows, and automation technologies.
Analyzing and interpreting experimental data using statistical and quantitative methods to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
Participating in experimental design discussions and helping identify solutions to technical challenges.
Collaborating with internal and external partners across scientific, engineering, manufacturing, and digital organizations.
Developing workflows, tools, best practices, and platform strategies that improve process efficiency, consistency, and knowledge management.
Supporting digital initiatives involving data analysis, visualization, programming, process automation, and data-driven decision making.
Maintaining laboratory notebooks, technical documentation, and project records in accordance with established guidelines.
Presenting project updates, findings, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
Qualifications / Requirements
Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemical, Biochemical, Biological, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Science, Mathematics, Related Engineering or Scientific disciplines.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is reflective of all college coursework.
You must not have any Summer Internship contract or other employment commitment that could interfere with the contract dates specified for this position.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze complex technical and quantitative problems using data-driven approaches.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Interest in biologics manufacturing, process development, laboratory execution, and digital technologies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and learning agility.
Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.
If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience or exposure in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
Process Development & Laboratory Experience
Laboratory, research, biologics process development, or manufacturing-related experience.
Experience with experimental design, execution, and scientific data interpretation.
Prior experience with protein purification, protein characterization, and basic protein biochemistry.
Experience with multichannel pipetting and handling small-volume samples.
Chromatography & Purification
Chromatography experience, including HPLC, FPLC, column chromatography, resin screening studies, and chromatography process development.
Knowledge of downstream bioprocessing and scale-down model development or validation.
Experience with Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF).
Knowledge of Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (HIC), ion-exchange, mixed-mode resins, and common chromatographic performance metrics.
High-Throughput & Automation
Experience with plate-based assays, high-throughput process development (HTPD), and high-throughput screening workflows.
Experience with laboratory automation platforms such as Tecan systems.
Conjugation & Biotherapeutics
Experience with bioconjugation, antibody conjugates, ADC-related laboratory techniques, or purification workflows.
Digital & Data Skills
Experience with data analysis, data visualization, modeling, application development, or programming tools.
Basic programming knowledge and experience with data aggregation and analysis is a plus, but not required.
Statistics and data-driven decision-making experience preferred.
Ineligibility for severance.
Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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