Scientist, Oncology Research

Bayer; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Scientist in Oncology Research in Cambridge, MA to join a fast-paced research program. You will plan and perform experiments, analyze data, and present results to support the development of cancer therapies.

You will generate data, troubleshoot assays, and contribute to cross‑team activities across RED ONC and R&D. The role requires a Bachelor of Sciences with strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Sciences; ability to design and perform experiments and data interpretation.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems requiring original thought.
• Knowledge of unit operations, literature, technologies and regulations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present work to a group.
• Experience collaborating in project teams; proficient in MS Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform experiments, generate data, and present results to support oncology drug discovery.
• Troubleshoot experiments, assays, or procedures and develop alternatives.
• Propose innovative solutions using scientific creativity and independent thinking.
• Collaborate with RED ONC and R&D to progress oncology programs and communicate findings.
• Keep laboratory notebooks updated, audited, and well maintained.

Skills

Experiment design

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor of Sciences

Master of Sciences (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Scientist, Oncology Research

Bayer is a biopharmaceutical company committed to applying our scientific leadership in Oncology to transform the lives of patients with cancer. We are growing rapidly with an active research and discovery pipeline. This role will participate in research and drug discovery programs in the oncology pipeline. We are seeking an innovative and agile individual who brings excitement for drug discovery in cancer biology as well as a passion for professional development and peer coaching.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Responsible for independently planning and performing experiments, generating and analyzing data and presenting results and next steps to support the development of drug discovery programs in the Oncology pipeline;
• Responsible for troubleshooting experiments, assays, or procedures: overcome obstacles and develop alternative experimental approaches;
• Recommend new and innovative solutions to problems utilizing knowledge of unit operations, scientific creativity, independent thought, and proficiency;
• Collaborates with other scientists in RED ONC and R&D functions and supports cross team and cross site activities to progress drug development programs in Oncology activities, interpret and effectively communicate scientific findings in one‑on‑one discussions and/or departmental meetings;
• Take initiative in keeping current with field of specialty and contribute to scientific literature;
• Ensure that laboratory notebooks are consistently updated, audited, and well maintained.

Who You Are

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Sciences;
• Demonstrated ability to design and perform experiments, assays, methods development, validation, scale up or operations;
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot problems requiring original thought;
• Demonstrated knowledge in field of expertise (i.e. unit operation, of literature, new developments, technologies, and regulations);
• Ability to apply scientific principles to the design and interpretation of scientific experiments;
• Ability to exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results;
• Ability to solve routine to complex operation and scientific problems requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning;
• Ability to prepare reports and interpret the results of complex experiments and present own work;
• Previous experience participating in a project team;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite of Software (Word, Excel);
• Ability to learn and apply business tools and systems such as SAP;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present own work to a group.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors/Master of Sciences with at least 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $94,560 - $141,840.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).

Additional benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, skills, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least 9/04/2026.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location:

United States : Massachusetts : Cambridge || United States : Massachusetts : Boston

Division:

Pharmaceuticals

Reference Code:

879544

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