Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
2026 Future Talent Program - Device Development & Technology - Co-op
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
Overview
The Future Talent Program features Co-ops that last up to six (6) months and include one or more projects in our Research Labs. These opportunities in our Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies (PSCS) organization can provide development opportunities and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The PSCS organization is a Global R&D division of our company Research Labs (RL) responsible for translating therapeutic agents into a functional drug and combination products that are optimized for patients' benefit. The Device Development (DD) group (within PSCS) aims to discover, develop and commercialize superior inhaled, nasal and parenteral medical delivery devices supporting vaccines, biologics and small molecules requiring challenging and unique delivery routes. We are seeking Co-op candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment. Co-ops will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry and will have opportunities to present research results in oral and written formats. During the Co-op appointment you will work closely with and be mentored by an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on one or more research projects. There are two (2) Co-op positions for 2024 at our Rahway, NJ site focusing on (1) Human Factors (HF) Engineering and (2) device & combination product characterization. Responsibilities
Participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process. Present research results in oral and written formats. Work closely with and be mentored by an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on research projects. Contribute to the execution and documentation of testing and characterization activities related to human factors engineering and device/combination product characterization. Qualifications and Skills
Must be enrolled in a college/institution and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical, Industrial Design, or equivalent field (M.S. and Ph.D. candidates strongly preferred). Availability for up to a 6-month Co-op at Rahway, NJ site. Solid medical device and/or combination product testing knowledge. Strong understanding of basic engineering skills and scientific principles. Fundamental analytical characterization skills, including test method development, data analysis, and result interpretation. Ability to work independently in a laboratory setting with awareness of standard laboratory safety practices. Experience with mechanical testing, imaging, and measurement equipment and techniques (e.g., tensile/compression testing, surface characterization, material testing, X-ray computed tomography, rheometry, microscopy). Excellent collaboration, ideation, and prototyping skills, including developing proofs of concept, working prototypes and conducting functional testing. Experience with 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing creation (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD). Awareness of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing and stack-up analysis. Basic understanding of various manufacturing processes and automation equipment. Fluency in finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, formal presentation) and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of medical devices, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar regulated industry is a significant plus. Additional Information
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. Salary range: $39,600.00 – $105,500.00 USD. Job Posting End Date: 11/03/2025 (effective until the day before this date). Requisition ID: R368017 Legal and Compliance
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations during the application or hiring process if needed. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under U.S. EEO laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement pages. Learn more about rights under California, Colorado and other US state acts.
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The Future Talent Program features Co-ops that last up to six (6) months and include one or more projects in our Research Labs. These opportunities in our Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies (PSCS) organization can provide development opportunities and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. The PSCS organization is a Global R&D division of our company Research Labs (RL) responsible for translating therapeutic agents into a functional drug and combination products that are optimized for patients' benefit. The Device Development (DD) group (within PSCS) aims to discover, develop and commercialize superior inhaled, nasal and parenteral medical delivery devices supporting vaccines, biologics and small molecules requiring challenging and unique delivery routes. We are seeking Co-op candidates with strong academic performance, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a multi-functional environment. Co-ops will participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry and will have opportunities to present research results in oral and written formats. During the Co-op appointment you will work closely with and be mentored by an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on one or more research projects. There are two (2) Co-op positions for 2024 at our Rahway, NJ site focusing on (1) Human Factors (HF) Engineering and (2) device & combination product characterization. Responsibilities
Participate in departmental and project team meetings to provide a broad perspective on the drug development process. Present research results in oral and written formats. Work closely with and be mentored by an experienced pharmaceutical industry scientist on research projects. Contribute to the execution and documentation of testing and characterization activities related to human factors engineering and device/combination product characterization. Qualifications and Skills
Must be enrolled in a college/institution and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical, Industrial Design, or equivalent field (M.S. and Ph.D. candidates strongly preferred). Availability for up to a 6-month Co-op at Rahway, NJ site. Solid medical device and/or combination product testing knowledge. Strong understanding of basic engineering skills and scientific principles. Fundamental analytical characterization skills, including test method development, data analysis, and result interpretation. Ability to work independently in a laboratory setting with awareness of standard laboratory safety practices. Experience with mechanical testing, imaging, and measurement equipment and techniques (e.g., tensile/compression testing, surface characterization, material testing, X-ray computed tomography, rheometry, microscopy). Excellent collaboration, ideation, and prototyping skills, including developing proofs of concept, working prototypes and conducting functional testing. Experience with 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing creation (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD). Awareness of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing and stack-up analysis. Basic understanding of various manufacturing processes and automation equipment. Fluency in finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, formal presentation) and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of medical devices, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or similar regulated industry is a significant plus. Additional Information
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company. Salary range: $39,600.00 – $105,500.00 USD. Job Posting End Date: 11/03/2025 (effective until the day before this date). Requisition ID: R368017 Legal and Compliance
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations during the application or hiring process if needed. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under U.S. EEO laws, visit the EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement pages. Learn more about rights under California, Colorado and other US state acts.
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