Scientist Biochemistry (all genders)

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Scientist Biochemistry (all genders)

At Bayer, we are dedicated to advancing agricultural science and sustainability. Our mission is to develop innovative solutions that enhance crop productivity while minimizing environmental impact. We are seeking a passionate and skilled biochemist to join our Early Discovery team, focusing on identifying and characterizing herbicide targets at the molecular level.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You work as an enthusiastic researcher in a dynamic, scientifically exciting global network that spans agro and pharma, investigating novel targets for herbicide discovery using both in-vitro and in-vivo techniques.
• Part of your role is to be familiar with and to develop new computational technologies, such as comparative genomics, molecular modeling, or biomolecule structure prediction, to identify herbicide targets.
• You utilize biochemistry techniques like protein expression and purification, enzyme kinetics, and develop biochemical assays to characterize herbicide targets.
• Designing and executing experiments in the laboratory are part of your responsibilities.
• You analyze data and interpret results to identify effective herbicide target candidates.
• You join an empowered team of biochemists and molecular biologists, working closely with experts from various scientific disciplines, including chemists, biologists, and data scientists, within a global R&D organization.
• Developing yourself and supporting the growth of your teammates through continuous learning and feedback is part of your role.
• You prepare and present research findings to internal teams and at scientific conferences.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have an international scientific education in biology, biochemistry, or related areas at the PhD level.
• You possess a deep understanding of plant physiology and molecular biology, including insights into genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and systems biology.
• Experience in data science, including pre-processing, data quality assessment, biostatistical methods, and graphical representation, is part of your qualifications.
• You are proficient in laboratory techniques such as protein expression, protein purification, and analytical chemistry, with experience in working with membrane proteins as an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of R programming is beneficial, along with experience in working with (polyploid) plants.
• Part of your skill set includes a proactive approach to driving multidisciplinary projects and strong project management capabilities.
• You are eager to learn, skilled at problem-solving, and adept at structuring complex tasks. You bring a strong sense of accountability and can inspire and motivate colleagues while being bold and open to change.
• Proficiency in business English is essential, and knowledge of German is appreciated.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay and our annual bonus. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award.
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for self-care through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor and our health platform #machtfit.
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Be you. Be Bayer.

YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations, and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas, and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: Frankfurt a.M.

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 824961