R&D LCM Co‑Op – Medical Device Development

About the role

The Wound Closure & Healing R&D organization in Raritan, NJ is seeking a co‑op to support product lifecycle management and hands‑on laboratory work for medical device and combination products.

Key responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on laboratory experiments in chemistry or engineering labs.
• Develop test methods, fixtures, and generate test protocols and final reports.
• Support Product Lifecycle Management activities such as design control, verification/validation, change control, and regulatory request handling.
• Create 3‑D models and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Analyze data with Minitab, including statistical evaluation.
• Collaborate with engineers, external suppliers, and participate in voice‑of‑customer labs.

Required profile

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Completed at least freshman year with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (preferred).
• Available to work full‑time (40 hrs/week) for the co‑op period and legally authorized to work in the U.S. without future visa sponsorship.
• Strong organization, independent and team work capabilities, and excellent written/oral communication.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, OneNote, Teams).
• Hands‑on experience with SolidWorks.
• Data analysis using Minitab.

What we offer

• Hourly compensation ranging from $23.50 to $52.50 based on program year, discipline, degree and experience.
• Eligibility for company‑sponsored medical benefits, sick time, and retirement plan.
• Hybrid work environment.