Summer intern NeuroscienceOphthalmology

La Jolla, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

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Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

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La Jolla California United States of America Raritan New Jersey United States of America

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Ourexpertisein 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.

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Purpose: This summer project aims to investigate the utility of perimetry in characterizing the peri-lesional junction in geographic atrophy (GA) with a focus on identifying functional biomarkers of rapid progression. By correlating localized sensitivity loss with structural changes we hope to refine detection of fast progressors and enhance patient stratification for future GA clinical trials.

You will be responsible for the following deliverables:

Exploratory dataset correlating perimetric sensitivity with structural imaging at the peri-lesional junction in GA patients potentially identifying patterns associated with fast progression.
Prototype analysis tool(s) for visualizing perimetry data or quantifying junctional changes that could be refined for future studies for patient selection or stratification.
Documentation package detailing data processing steps analysis tool design and validation methodology.
A short report or presentation summarizing findings methodology and implications for clinical trial designespecially regarding functional endpoints and patient stratification.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Educational background: Currently pursuing or completed a degree in neuroscience biomedical engineering ophthalmology vision science or a related field. Graduate student level education or higher preferred.
Technical skills: Familiarity with visual function testing (e.g. microperimetry standard automated perimetry) image analysis and basic statistical methods; experience with data visualization or programming is a plus.
Research experience: Prior involvement in clinical or translational research especially in ophthalmology or neurodegeneration is preferred.
Other skills: Strong analytical thinking attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional research environment.

The expected pay range for this position is between $26.50 per hour and $59.00 per hour but will be based oncandidatesprogram year disciplinedegreeand/or experience.Co-Ops/Interns areeligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to40 hoursper calendar year; for employees whoresidein the State of Washington up to56 hoursper calendar -Opsand Interns are eligible toparticipatein the Companysconsolidatedretirement plan (pension).

Foradditionalgeneral information on Company benefits please go to: job posting isanticipatedto close on01/21/2026. The Company may however extend thistime-period in which case the posting will remain available on to acceptadditionalapplications.

Ineligibility for severance.

Johnson & Johnsonisan 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 federalstateor local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who areprotectedveterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$26.00 per hour - $59.00 per hour

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $26.50 per hour and $59.00 per hour but will be based on candidates program year discipline degree and/or -Ops/Interns areeligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the -Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington up to 56 hours per calendar -Opsand Interns are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits please go to: This job posting is anticipated to close on 01/21/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.

Required Experience:

Intern