Athens Manufacturing 2026 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

Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description:

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

We are recruiting for several co-op positions at our Athens, GA.

These roles will support:

Reliability and Maintenance: Spring 2026

Oxidized Regenerative Cellulose Manufacturing (Medical Device): Spring 2026, Summer 2026

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturing: Spring 2026, Summer 2026

Operations Support (Training): Spring 2026, Summer 2026

Manufacturing, Science, & Technology: Summer 2026

You must be able to commit to working three rotating semesters depending upon the role you are hired for (i.e. Fall 2026; Summer 2027, Spring 2028) OR two rotating 6 month rotations (i.e. January – July 2026, January – Jul 2027 ) . If you cannot commit to three semester or 2- 6 month assignments, please do not apply. 

Supply Chain and Engineering Co-op Overview

J&J Supply Chain encompasses supply chain and engineering organizations across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. This model enables strategic supply chain decision-making across our companies, while keeping supply chain organizations embedded in our sectors and connected to our businesses, close to our respective markets and customers. All functions that “plan, source, make and deliver” our products – are part of J&J Supply Chain. Process begins at raw component sourcing to end-product distribution with high quality, compliance, and service performance. Our technologically advanced corporate environment focuses on developing individual engineering, business, and scientific skills. 

Life as a Supply Chain and Engineering Co-op

Our University hires play an important role in enhancing our business. We plan to hire 200+ Engineering/Supply Chain Spring 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 organization across all our sectors; Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Consumer and Corporate/Enterprise. We offer an interactive team environment, where your capabilities and skills will be developed to build a strong career foundation.

For roles that require you to work on site, transportation is the student’s responsibility
Full time availability (40 hours per week)
Career mentorship is available with endless networking opportunities within assigned team and beyond

Qualifications

• 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.
• Candidate must be actively enrolled in an accredited University for the duration of a co-op assignment pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or MBA
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 is required
• Completion of Undergraduate Freshmen year at accredited University is required
• 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
• Proven leadership/participation with campus programs and/or community service activities is desired
  
  

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 or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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