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DePuy Synthes, a member of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is recruiting a Co-Op position for Biomaterials R&D. DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson’s orthopedic medical device company, develops and markets implants and instruments for orthopedic trauma and reconstructive surgery.

The Co-Op position offered by DePuy Synthes is in the Biomaterials Research and Development group, which develops implants based on new materials technologies including polymers, ceramics, composites, and drug-device combination products. The Co-Op will work in an engaging environment of cross-functional teams, assisting scientists and engineers in our R&D laboratories to fabricate device prototypes, and conduct mechanical, chemical, biological, and simulated use testing to evaluate device performance.

Position responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and provide data, results analysis, and reports to project teams in a timeline driven process, and will contribute to the efficient operation of R&D laboratories.
• Exercise technical judgment in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments, and use professional concepts to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook and other technical documentation according to required guidelines.
• The co-op may be asked to provide other project or product support as needed to support Synthes’ business objectives.
• This position requires working in a Biosafety Level 2 lab
• This is a full time position, 40 hours per week, located in West Chester, PA, and requires less than 5% travel.

Qualifications

• Preferred Majors: Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate engineering or science program.
• The candidate should have an interest in chemistry, biology, materials science, or medical device development.
• The successful candidate will have strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, and should be observant and be able to think creatively.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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