Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Co-Op

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

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 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

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Co-Op to be in New Brunswick, NJ.

• The Co-op term is from January to October, 2027. (flexible dates)
• Full time requirement (40 hours per week).

Purpose:

As the world’s largest and most broadly based healthcare company, Johnson & Johnson recognizes that human health is inextricably linked to the health of the planet—we can’t have healthy people and communities without a healthy environment. The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) organization helps J&J to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity by creating & sustaining safe & healthy places for people to live, work and play. Our team is committed to improving the safety of our employees in the workplace and the environmental health of the places where we live. Our commitment to making a difference also extends beyond our own operations by minimizing the impact that our products have on the planet. To this end, we are committed to using our expertise and resources to reduce the environmental footprint of our operations, our products and our extended supply chain. Our main areas of focus are Environmental Health, Workplace Health & Safety, and Environmental Sustainability and may include expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Environmental Health: Air, Biodiversity, Chemical Management, Regulatory Compliance, Tanks, Waste Management, Water, Wastewater, Stormwater.
• Workplace Health & Safety: Biosafety, Contractor & Construction Safety, Electrical Safety, Environmental & Occupational Toxicology, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments, Industrial Hygiene, Machine Safety, Office & Road Safety, Process Safety Management, Radiation Safety.
• Environmental Sustainability: Climate & Energy, Supplier Standards & Sustainability, Sustainable Products & Packaging, Employee Engagement.

You will be responsible:

Our University hires play an important role in enhancing our business. We plan to hire several EH&S Co-ops, and we need YOU! The Co-op program provides each student with real-life hands-on experience, coaching and mentoring, networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to meet people from various schools throughout the country. When you join our family, you will work on projects that improve your leadership, analytical, and project management skills. Cross-functional teamwork provides an opportunity to partner with a variety of people in the EH&S organization across all our sectors; Innovative Medicine, MedTech, Supply Chain and Corporate/Enterprise. We offer an interactive team environment, where your capabilities and skills will be developed to build a strong career foundation.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University is required.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Alternative and Renewable Energy Management, Atmospheric Sciences / Meteorology, Bio-environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical / Biochemical, Climate & Energy, Construction Safety, Corporate Social Responsibility, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Industrial Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Public Health, Safety Management, or related fields.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 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.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills is required.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills and leadership skills are preferred.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and initiatives while executing results.
• Must be a self-starter who works independently while contributing to the team goals.
• Participation in an Engineering Society is desired.
• Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or community service activities is desired.

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.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-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 year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits. This job posting is anticipated to close on [10/5/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$23.50/hr to $52.50/hr

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience. Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-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 year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits. This job posting is anticipated to close on [10/5/2026]. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.