Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Research & Development Summer Internship (May - August 2024)

This position is located at: Skillman, NJ or Fort Washington, PA

Who We Are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON'S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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 future-and yours. For more information, click here.

What You Will Do

The Research & Development summer internship is a 13-week 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.

We plan on hiring multiple intern students across several functional roles within Research & Development. Each intern will be assigned to a single function with a specific project for the 13-week intern term, assignment area will be matched to business needs. Below are examples of the various functional roles for which intern 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 for our iconic brands
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

Fully own an individual project 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,

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. and 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 - 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) for the length of the assignment (May - August 2024)

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 about the consumer industry

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

The anticipated base pay for this position is between $22.75 and $36.00, but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience;

Co-Ops/Interns may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as medical insurance, sick time, and holiday pay in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

What's In It For You

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

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. More information about the one-time taxable stipend or housing option would be provided closer to the start date if applicable

Kenvue is proud to be 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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