2025 Research & Development Co-Op (January - June) - University

2025 Research & Development Co-Op (January June) - University - 2407025648W

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for :

2025 Research & Development Co-Op (January June)

This position reports to the R&D Team.

Who we are

At Kenvue () , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, were the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnsons and BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love.

Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers.

With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our futureand yours.

For more information, click here () .

Location(s) : Summit, NJ Kenvues corporate headquarters is currently located in Skillman NJ, but is scheduled to move to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025 . Fort Washington, PA

Travel % : Up to 10%

Pay : The anticipated hourly pay for this position is between $22.75 and $45.00, and will be based on candidates program year, discipline, degree and / or experience.

What You Will Do

The Research & Development Co-Op is a six-month experience designed to help college students develop leadership, technical, and communication skills through practical business experience and ongoing training, development, coaching and mentorship.

This role will enable the student to have real-life work application of concepts and theories learned in the classroom. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) assignment.

Successful candidate will be assigned to a function with a specific project for the 6-month Co-Op term, assignment area will be matched to business needs.

Below are examples of the various functional roles for which Co-Op positions may be available :

Product and Process Development : Develop new formula or scale-up processes, optimize existing formula / process, and / or perform laboratory testing and evaluations of these formulas.

Additionally, may explore scientific evidence supporting the innovations.

Analytical Development : Supports product development teams with use of instrumentation (HPLC, UPLC) and analytical methods.

Performs method development, stability / shelf-life studies, and / or support of potential investigations.

Foundational Biology, Measurement Science and Product Efficacy Testing : Utilizing biochemistry, optics, and cell biology to develop and utilize new methods for product efficacy and new claim validation

Consumer & Sensory Science, Clinical Testing and Technology Development : Interdisciplinary roles connecting various aspects of product science, consumer psychology and perception, computational analysis and modeling, data management, market research, etc.

Key Responsibilities

Ownership of individual project(s) with a strategic business impact

Gain exposure to trends in the consumer industry, as well as in the literature / research field

Develop working relationships with cross-functional teams, such as Marketing, Project Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, etc.

Work on innovative and scientific solutions to issues that arise within product development, product innovation, package development, product performance

Follow standard operating procedures, be trained on the operation of state-of-art instruments, participate in experiment design, carry out studies as planned, troubleshoot abnormalities, summarize results, and present the data in the format of official reports internally, and / or conference presentations.

Adhere to current GxP practices (e.g. GMP, GDP, GLP)

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

Actively enrolled in an accredited university through the duration of co-op assignment pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree

Ability to commit to 6-month duration - 40 hours per week (Monday Friday) for the length of the assignment.

Role is anticipated to be Jan 25 Jun25 (40 hours per week Monday-Friday)

Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA

Proficient in Windows software applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Ability to provide their own transportation between home and work office location

Desired Qualifications

Degree focused in : Engineering (Chemical, Biomedical, Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, etc.), Science (Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Personal Care, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Consumer & Sensory Science, Food Science, etc.)

Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills

Passionate or interested in the consumer industry

Displays willingness to learn, strong problem-solving skills and capable of working in a fast-paced environment

Whats In It for You

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Career Mentors

Access to company store with employee discount

Mid-point and final presentations to share your technical recommendations that the business may implement in market

For those whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles from the work site, the Company, at its discretion, may provide a one-time taxable stipend

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Skillman

Other Locations NA-US-Pennsylvania-Fort Washington

Job Function Administration

Req ID : 2407025648W