Senior Scientist Cardiomyocyte Disease Modeling (all Genders)

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Senior Scientist Cardiomyocyte Disease Modeling (all Genders)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Culturing, expanding and genetically editing hIPSCs is one of your main responsibilities
• You differentiate hIPSC to high-quality cardiomyocytes suitable for functional characterization
• You are responsible for disease modelling in 2D and 3D in vitro model systems (FlexCyte, Maestro, DiNAQUBE)
• You take over molecular characterization of cardiomyocytes / 3D model systems with means of high content screening and other technologies
• You actively support lab miniaturization and automation processes through adaptation of liquid handling protocolsYou analyze data and prepare experimental reports in alignment with Good Research Practice You present results in project teams and scientific focus groups
• You work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and share your technical know-how with students, interns and technical staff
  

WHO YOU ARE

• You have a Master’s degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioengineering) with several years of relevant industry experience, or a PhD in one of these fields – ideally with initial exposure to a professional laboratory environment, such as the life sciences industry, pharmaceutical or biotech sector, or a strong academic research background
• You have profound experience in cell biology with demonstrated experience in handling hIPSC cells with specialist knowledge in handling cardiomyocytes
• You bring good knowledge about functional genomic technologies (e.g. CRISPR, siRNA) and are experienced with Microscopy or High Content Screening technologies; experience in functional cardiomyocyte characterization is a plus (e.g. contractility measurements)
• Experience in handling miniaturized assays (384 well plates) and lab automation is a plus
• You have the strong wish to establish and optimize new analytical technologies hands-on in the lab
• Good communication and presentation skills as well as the ability to work in a cross-functional international team round off your skillset
• You are fluent in English, both verbal and written; German  language skills are a plus

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.
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months and is being filled as a parental leave replacement.

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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-Aprath ​

​ ​ Division: ​ Pharmaceuticals ​

Reference Code: 852416 ​