Senior Scientist (all genders) Process Technologies & Protein Engineering

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Senior Scientist (all genders) Process Technologies & Protein Engineering 

As Senior Scientist (m/f/d) Process Technologies & Protein Engineering, you will drive innovation at the interface of chemistry, automation, and digital technologies. In this role, you will design and optimize cutting-edge chemical processes, leveraging automation, and catalyst screening to improve yield, safety, and sustainability. Join our interdisciplinary team and shape the future of process chemistry through data-driven decision-making and advanced protein engineering approaches.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• You will plan, monitor and evaluate chemical experiments in close collaboration with laboratory personnel while ensuring compliance with safety standards
• You will design experiments to screen and optimize reaction conditions, leveraging automation and AI-based tools to improve yield, quality, cost, patentability, sustainability and safety
• Acting as a scientific expert for catalyst screening and reaction optimization will be part of your role, providing state-of-the-art knowledge
• You will lead the development and implementation of the Closed Loop platform, focusing on iterative optimization and automation of reaction screening processes
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams – including process chemists, IT specialists and automation engineers – to integrate new technologies seamlessly
• You will analyze and interpret experimental data, identify trends and drive data-based decisions
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation of experimental procedures, results and protocols will be among your tasks
• You will present findings and progress updates to internal stakeholders and represent Bayer at external conferences and workshops

Who You Are

• You hold a PhD in organic or metal-organic chemistry, digital chemistry, or a comparable scientific discipline
• You have excellent knowledge of classical and modern synthetic methods, including the use of digital, automation and data science tools applied to chemistry
• Proven experience in high-throughput screening, high pressure lab, automation, and integration of data science tools in a laboratory setting is part of your profile
• You bring solid experience with Human-in-the-loop and Closed Loop systems
• You stand out with effective and adaptable communication skills, building strong relationships across functions and contributing to interdisciplinary problem-solving
• A high degree of commitment and the ability to take action for continuous improvement characterize you
• You have strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse interfaces 
• Fluency in both German and English, written and spoken, round off your profile

What We Offer

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

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• 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.​
• 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.​

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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-Elberfeld​
• ​​Division: ​               Pharmaceuticals​
• Reference Code:  853586​