Senior Scientist (alle Geschlechter) Process Technologies & Protein Engineering

Overview

Bayer, Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Senior Scientist (alle Geschlechter) Process Technologies & Protein Engineering at Bayer. Position located in Wuppertal-Elberfeld, Germany. Division: Pharmaceuticals. Referenzcode: 853586.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and evaluate chemical experiments in close collaboration with laboratory staff, adhering to safety and compliance standards.
• Develop experiments to investigate and optimize reaction conditions, employing automation and AI-assisted tools to improve yield, quality, cost, patentability, sustainability, and safety.
• Act as scientific contact for catalyst screening and reaction optimization, contributing current expertise.
• Lead the development and implementation of a closed-loop platform with a focus on iterative optimization and automation of reaction screening processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams – including process chemists, IT specialists, and automation engineers – to integrate new technologies.
• Analyze data and interpret experimental results to derive data-driven decisions.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and protocols comprehensively and maintain them continuously.
• Present results and progress to internal stakeholders and at external conferences and workshops.

Qualifications

• PhD in organic or organometallic chemistry, Digital Chemistry, or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of classical and modern synthetic methods and of digital, automated, and data-science tools in chemistry.
• Proven experience in high-throughput screening, in a high-pressure lab, in automation, and in integrating data-science tools in the lab.
• Strong knowledge of human-in-the-loop and closed-loop systems.
• Strong communication skills and proactive cross-disciplinary collaboration to solve challenges.
• High initiative and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary and performance-based bonus; supervisors may recognize outstanding performance with one-off payments.
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid models, part-time where possible).
• Family support including on-site daycare options at many locations, assistance with finding childcare, caregiver leave, holiday programs, and more.
• Development opportunities through Bayer Learning Academy, trainings, coaching, and mentoring programs.
• Health and well-being initiatives, including HealthChecks and seminars.
• Diversity and inclusion in an environment that welcomes and supports your full personality.

Application

This is your opportunity to join Bayer in addressing global challenges such as health, food security, and climate change. Bayer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people regardless of ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fair treatment and preventing discrimination.

Location: Deutschland: Nordrhein-Westfalen: Wuppertal-Elberfeld

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference code: 853586