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Senior Scientist Biology & Assays (all genders)
Do you have a strong enthusiasm for advancing biological assay development and contributing to innovative drug discovery? Bayer Pharmaceuticals in Wuppertal is looking for a Senior Scientist (all genders) to enhance the Biology & Assays team within Drug Discovery Science. In this position, you will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced biological and biochemical assays to drive early-stage research projects forward. If you have a drug hunting mindset and you are eager to bring your expertise into a dynamic research setting, we encourage you to join our team at Bayer!
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You focus on drug discovery projects, actively contributing as a member of highly interdisciplinary and cross-organizational teamsYou design, coordinate, and execute cellular and biochemical assays to support early-stage drug discovery to probe target biologyYou drive the scientific progress of research projects, ensuring innovative and high-quality experimental approaches to understand target-modality relationships, identify tailored lead-finding approachesYou contribute to the “fail early, fail fast” concept by critically evaluating and optimizing experimental strategiesYou collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, integrating findings to accelerate pipeline progressionYou document and interpret experimental data, preparing reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholdersYou ensure that all research activities comply with scientific and regulatory standardsYou actively engage in knowledge sharing within the team and across departmentsYou stay at the cutting edge of scientific developments, integrating novel methodologies into research projects
WHO YOU ARE
We are excited about your talent and passion for this position. Attracting the right talent is important to us. We would be happy to work with you to identify and create the career and development opportunities you are looking for. And if you don't meet all the requirements, we still look forward to receiving your application. We are all constantly learning!
You hold a PhD in biology, biochemistry, or a related field, with knowledge in oncology and cardiovascular disease biologyYou have experience with complex cellular models (e.g. iPSCs, cardiomyocytes, 3D cultures) and high-throughput formats for drug discoveryYou have proven expertise in developing and applying cellular and biochemical assays using a diverse set of readout formats (e.g., luminescence, flourescence, etc.)You have proficiency in relevant software and analytical tools used in assay developmentYou possess experience in project organization and management with a strong attention to detailYou are skilled in scientific writing, data interpretation, and presentation and demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and a high-level of self-motivationYou excel in working in an interdisciplinary research environment and thrive in collaborative settingsYour fluent English (spoken and written) rounds off your profile
This is a fixed-term position for 24 months.
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.
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 : Berlin : Berlin || Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Aprath
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 839496