Bayer is Hiring a Lab Leader in Biochemistry – PhD Biochemistry Jobs
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 the unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘the 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.
Position – Scientist as Lab Leader Biochemistry (m/f/d)
Bayer · Monheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
If you wish to work in a highly stimulating, interdisciplinary environment as a professional Biochemistry Lab Head (m/f/d) in Pest Control at the Monheim Research Centre, we provide a unique opportunity to grow your competencies in the world’s leading agrochemical company and the possibility to develop, implement and apply novel methods and technologies within an early research setting. You will experience full integration into a broader scientific community by becoming an active member of the Biochemistry Community across disciplines.
Your Tasks And Responsibilities – PhD Biochemistry Jobs
- You will contribute to a vibrant international and cross-functional community in a collaborative spirit that integrates your viewpoints and ideas to the purpose of “Health for all and Hunger for none”.
- Lead a biochemistry lab within the indication Pest Control / Insecticides comprising a team of technicians.
- Develop, evaluate, maintain, and optimize relevant assay systems, (e.g. displacement/fluorescence / enzymatic / cell-based assays) and continuously implement and apply novel methods and technologies.
- Generate decisive experimental data on the effect of active ingredients in biochemical/cellular, physiological/cell-free test systems, and ligand-binding studies.
- Interact naturally with large amounts of data using cutting-edge digital tools for data analysis and evaluation.
- Contribute actively to various project teams and enable decision-making along the critical path by validating the generated data in the project context.
- Generate, document and communicate research in the form of internal scientific reports and external publications.
Who You Are
- PhD in biochemistry, biology, or a related field with practical experience in biochemistry/cell biology and physiology.
- Broad expertise in protein biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology as well as a good understanding of insect biology and physiology.
- Familiarity with molecular target identification, evaluation & validation or structural biology (e.g. protein modeling, docking studies) is desirable.
- Ability to work with diverse cross-functional groups of people at all levels and networking skills.
- Profound organizational and project management skills as well as the ability to adapt to different organizations and cultures.
- Enjoyment of demanding challenges and a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to support change in complex organisations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to structure and simplify complex tasks.
- Well-developed entrepreneurial spirit & proactive mindset as well as a strong commitment to life-long learning, being digitally adept and innovative.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (especially in English language) and the ability to present updates, plans, and proposals concisely to a broad audience.
Note – The position is limited to 12 months.
