Johnson & Johnson Posted October 9, 2026

TDS DPD&D Protein Formulations Co-Op

Malvern, United States Full time
Manufacturing & CMC Intern/Fellow/Postdoc
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About this opportunity

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 .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. 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

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Career Program

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Malvern, 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 DPD&D Protein Formulations Co-Op to be in Malvern, PA

1 vacancy is 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:

Support the Drug Product Development & Delivery (DPD&D) team in the development and characterization of protein-based drug products by conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and chipping in to formulation and stability studies. The Co-op will gain hands-on experience with biologics, formulation science, experimental design, and analytical characterization techniques within a pharmaceutical R&D environment.

You will be responsible:

Learning formulation techniques to prepare and compound drug products for stability studies.

Utilizing analytical characterization tools such as micro-flow imaging, dynamic light scattering, turbidity measurements, and protein concentration analysis.

Applying Design of Experiments (DoE) principles to evaluate formulation variables and understand relationships between excipient degradation, enzyme type, enzyme concentration, and formulation conditions.

Analyzing and interpreting experimental data using analytical and statistical methods.

Participating in technical discussions and weekly meetings with internal and external collaborators.

Maintaining laboratory notebooks and technical documentation in accordance with established guidelines.

Supporting research activities related to protein formulation development and drug product characterization.

Providing additional project support and contributing to team objectives as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.

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.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's , Master's, or PhD degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields.

Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of the Co-op assignment.

Previous laboratory experience with at least three (3) months in a chemistry, biology, or engineering laboratory is required.

Basic laboratory skills and prior experience in research, experimental design, execution, and data analysis are preferred.

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 delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Must be a self-starter who can work independently while contributing to team goals.

Proven leadership and/or participation in campus organizations, student programs, or community service activities is desired.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

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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Job details

Seniority
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Malvern, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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We currently track 420 comparable Intern/Fellow/Postdoc Manufacturing & CMC roles across 58 biopharma companies.

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386Currently active
58Companies hiring similar roles
26Countries represented

Salary context

93 of 420 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

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