Bench Scientist Industrial Biocatalysis (m/f/d)

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.

Bench Scientist Industrial Biocatalysis (m/f/d)

Join our dynamic Bioprocess Solutions team at Bayer Crop Science in Leverkusen and become part of an international, cross-divisional and cross-continental biotechnology project. Your contribution will enable us to establish innovative biotechnological solutions that reduce the cost of existing and future products for our customers and facilitate the biocatalytic synthesis of the key building blocks of novel pharmaceuticals and crop protection reagents. Our mission, “Health for all, hunger for none”, will always be at the forefront of what we do. This position offers exceptional opportunities for your professional and personal growth within Bayer. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated, diverse team with a "let's do it" mentality!

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be part of scientific projects focused on evaluating and developing enzymatic solutions to challenges in modern industrial processes, ranging from reducing costs to evaluating novel biosynthetic approaches. These activities will be in the framework of the Bayer-internal innovation program “Life Science Collaboration”.
• Collaborating closely with international, cross-functional project teams and communities to integrate biotechnological solutions into R&D and production pipelines. This involves engaging with colleagues from data science, analytics, plant and chemical biotechnology, biology, chemistry, engineering and production.
• Designing and executing scientific experiments with defined objectives, working both independently and in collaboration while adhering to laboratory safety and compliance standards.
• You will independently plan, coordinate, conduct, evaluate, document and present the scientific progress of projects, ensuring clear communication of results and insights.
• Driving the development of new concepts and innovations in biotransformation process solutions through collaboration with internal and external partners is also your responsibility.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have completed a PhD in organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology or a related discipline, and have several years of relevant experience.
• You have a strong scientific track record and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• You contribute several years of robust scientific and experimental expertise in synthetic and preparative organic chemistry, as well as biocatalysis and/or chemoenzymatic synthesis involving various enzyme classes.
• Your proficiency in analytical methods such as HPLC, GC and MS is evident, and prior experience in industrial process development and scale-up would be a valuable asset.
• You are familiar with molecular biology and microbiological techniques; experience in the cultivation and fermentation of microorganisms would be an advantage.
• Your digital mindset is evident.
• You possess effective and adaptable communication skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to building relationships across functions and countries. You actively seek input from others and solve interdisciplinary challenges.
• Excellent proficiency in English (written and spoken) rounds off your profile, knowledge of German is a plus.

SCOPE

This is a fixed-term contract for 24 months, commencing on January 1st, 2025. Location: Bayer AG, Crop Science Division, Leverkusen, Germany

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, our performance based company bonus and a global, equity-based cash plan with a four-year duration. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual 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 support your health and well-being with free check-ups by our company doctor, health seminars, and a wide range of initiatives that promote a healthy lifestyle.
• 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.

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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 : Leverkusen ​

​ ​ Division: ​ Crop Science ​

Reference Code: 852894 ​