Research Associate (all genders) - High Content Imaging

Bayer; Wuppertal; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global pharmaceutical company in Wuppertal is seeking a Research Associate to drive cutting-edge early drug discovery using high-content imaging and complex in vitro systems. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in biology and has experience in drug discovery. This role offers a competitive compensation package and flexible working arrangements, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work arrangements

Access to training and development opportunities

Health awareness programs

Inclusive work environment

Qualifikationen

• Strong understanding of cancer biology and/or cardiovascular biology.
• Experience in drug discovery is preferred.
• Expertise in advanced 3D tissue cultures is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Develop advanced microscopy assays for target discovery.
• Perform routine compound characterization to support discovery campaigns.
• Contribute to projects across therapeutic areas with a focus on microscopy.

Kenntnisse

High-content microscopy

Mammalian cell culture

Data analysis workflows

RNA imaging approaches

Fluent English

German language skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

Automated liquid handling systems

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Research Associate (all genders) - High Content Imaging

Join Bayer’s Chemical Biology, Imaging and Omics (CBIO) team in Wuppertal and contribute to cutting‑edge early drug discovery within an interdisciplinary R&D environment. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art high‑content imaging, complex in vitro systems, and advanced automation technologies to drive assay development, hit characterization, and target identification. Become part of a collaborative, highly engaged scientific community tackling key questions that shape Bayer’s future pipeline.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• You will develop advanced microscopy assays (e.g., immunofluorescence, genetically engineered cell systems, Cell Painting) to identify and characterize novel lead structures as well as cellular phenotypes for target discovery.
• In this role, you will perform routine compound characterization across hit clusters to support early discovery campaigns.
• Working closely with the interdisciplinary CBIO team, you will contribute to multiple projects across therapeutic areas with a strong focus on microscopy‑driven research.
• Designing, executing, and analyzing image‑based experiments will be part of your role, and you will present results clearly within project teams.
• You will also ensure reliable operation of laboratory equipment and evaluate new technological capabilities and software to expand CBIO’s imaging portfolio.

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and bring a strong understanding of cancer biology and/or cardiovascular biology.
• Ideally, you have first experience within the industry in the field of drug discovery; familiarity with data analysis workflows for imaging data is considered a plus.
• As a laboratory expert, you demonstrate hands‑on expertise in mammalian cell culture and curiosity for complex biological systems such as hiPSC models and advanced 3D tissue cultures.
• You are eager to broaden your knowledge in drug discovery, particularly in cellular assay systems leveraging microscopy and automation workflows.
• With strong technical proficiency in high‑content microscopy, cell painting, RNA imaging approaches, and automated liquid handling systems, you perform confidently in an R&D environment.
• You are motivated to expand your skill set toward multi‑omics technologies including transcriptomics and proteomics.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, round off you profile; German language skills are a plus.

What We Offer

• 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 self‑care 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.

Be You. Be Bayer.

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: Wuppertal-Aprath

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code: 857554