Scientist Proteomics/Chemical Biology (all genders)
Bayer is seeking a highly creative and motivated Proteomics/Chemical Biology scientist (m/f/d) to join the Chemical Biology,
Imaging & Omics cluster (CBIO) within Drug Discovery Sciences (DDS) in Germany. In this role at CBIO, you will collaborate with
an interdisciplinary team of scientists within the R&D organization, contributing to the development and discovery of innovative
methods that enhance target discovery and early-stage drug development. This position is part of Bayer's Life Science
Collaboration program, which fosters cutting-edge research across the global Bayer organization, with a particular emphasis on
cross-divisional collaboration. In this role, you will establish a high throughput platform to perform proximity based interactome
analysis using novel enzymes engineered in-house, working closely with colleagues from Crop Science and Pharma in both Europe
and the US.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* You establish a fully automated enrichment platform for protein interactome studies
* You design, implement, and optimize experimental workflows for proximity labeling experiments
* You develop and refine fusion constructs and generate stable cell lines
* You collaborate with the protein engineering team to create novel proximity labeling enzymes
* You perform proteomics/mass spectrometry experiments, from sample preparation to data acquisition
* You closely collaborate with data scientists and computational biologists to ensure quantitative analysis of generated data and identify novel protein-protein interactions
* You support ongoing drug discovery projects at various stages, including target discovery, target deconvolution, and lead characterization activities with this platform
* You join a highly motivated, international, and interdisciplinary research team, closely interacting with your colleagues from the entire R&D organization of Bayer Pharma, as well as several contract research organizations
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
* You have a PhD in proteomics/mass spectrometry, chemical biology, molecular/cellular biology, chemistry, or a related discipline
* You have excellent knowledge and practical experience in proteomics sample preparation, LC/MS-based method development, and analyzing large-scale quantitative proteomics datasets
* You have a strong background in chemical and cellular biology, cultivation and engineering of mammalian cell lines, assay and method development
* You have comprehensive understanding and experience in proximity labeling-based interactomics, including experimental design, analysis, and data interpretation
* You have experience with automated sample preparation and liquid handling robots (advantageous)
* You have knowledge in protein engineering (advantageous)
* You have strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of independent problem-solving and working efficiently in a cross-functional team to achieve joint goals.
* You have excellent proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
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 or top performance award.
* Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.
* 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 selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor and our health platform #machfit.
* We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
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: Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Elberfeld || Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Aprath
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 838413