Wound Closure R&D Co-Op Fall 2026
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Job Location:
Raritan, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours 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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Raritan New Jersey United States of AmericaJob Description:
The Wound Closure & Healing R&D Organization in Raritan NJ is recruiting for a Fall 2026 R&D Co-op for assistance in developing our STRATAFIX brand of barbed suture products. Wound Closure & Healing is part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery organization.
The J&J MedTech Organization based in Raritan New Jersey was founded more than 80 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of open surgery. The MedTech Organization offers a broad range of products platforms and technologies including sutures hemostasis products surgical staplers trocars energy devices and synthetic mesh devicesthat are used in a wide variety of minimally-invasive and open surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions womens health conditions hernias oncology and obesity.
The position in question will require:
Hands-on laboratory work in our engineering labs
Performing engineering studies and developing fixturing
Generating models and drawings in SolidWorks
Fabricating prototypes and evaluating them via surgeon Voice-of-Customer (VOC) events
Good documentation practices including writing test protocols generating final reports and documenting meeting minutes
Collaborating with engineers and outside suppliers to support project-related activities
If you are passionate about these opportunities please apply below.
Qualifications:
Be enrolled (not necessarily taking classes) in an accredited college/university during the co-op session.
Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
Only students who have completed their freshman year or above will be considered.
Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Co-op session.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required; a GPA of 3.2 or higher is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in campus programs and/or community service activities is desired.
A high level of organization and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
Be comfortable working independently as well as on a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word Excel and Power Point and have strong oral and written communication skills.
Hands-on skills and experience with SolidWorks is preferred.
Legal authorization to work in the United States and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B status) now or in the future.
Ability to provide their own transportation to the Raritan NJ site.
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.
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 external applicants please contact us via . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$23.00/hr to $51.50/hrAdditional Description for Pay Transparency:
The expected pay range for this position is between $23.00 per hour and $51.50 per hour but will be based on candidates program year discipline degree and/or -Ops/Interns are eligible 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 -Ops and 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 12/18/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
About Johnson & Johnson A t Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s larges ... View more
