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R&D Internship (May-Aug) 2026 at Kenvue · North…
InternshipHybridFull-timeNorth America, United States, New Jersey, Summit$42k–$94k/yr
Skills
sciencewindows software proficiencyanalytical skillswillingness to learnorganizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skills
Job Description
Summary: Kenvue is a company focused on delivering everyday care through iconic brands. They are seeking an R&D Intern for a 12-week internship that provides college students with practical experience in various functional roles within Research & Development, focusing on areas such as product development and consumer science.
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)
Required Qualifications:
- 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 12-week duration (May 2026 to August 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 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, Pharmacy, 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
Required Skills: Science
Important Skills: Windows software proficiency
Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Willingness to learn, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Problem-solving skills
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Spring
Benefits: Competitive Benefit Package, Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!, Learning & Development Opportunities, Kenvuer Impact Networks
Benefits
Competitive Benefit Package
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Kenvuer Impact Networks