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Kenvue · 1 month ago

Research & Development Co-op (Jun-Dec) 2026

Summit, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$20/hr - $45/hr

Kenvue is a company that combines science with care, offering iconic brands to consumers. They are seeking a Research & Development Co-op to provide practical business experience, allowing students to apply their academic knowledge to real-world projects in various functional areas of R&D.

LifestylePersonal HealthWellness

No H1B

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)

Qualification

BiochemistryConsumer ResearchProduct DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsWindows Software ProficiencyWillingness to LearnCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B status)

Actively enrolled in an accredited university through the duration of co-op assignment pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree

Ability to commit to 6-month duration (June 2026 to December 2026) 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday) for the length of the assignment

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

Preferred

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