Bench Scientist Industrial Biocatalysis | Bench Scientist Industrial Biocatalysis (alle Geschlechter)
Bayer AG
Job Summary
Join Bayer's dynamic Bioprocess Solutions team in Leverkusen as a Bench Scientist in Industrial Biocatalysis. In this role, you will contribute to an international, cross-divisional biotechnology project focused on developing innovative enzymatic solutions for modern industrial processes. Your day-to-day will involve designing and executing scientific experiments, evaluating and developing enzymatic solutions for cost reduction and novel biosynthetic approaches, and collaborating closely with diverse international teams across data science, analytics, biotechnology, chemistry, engineering, and production. This position is ideal for a PhD-level scientist with strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, biocatalysis, and analytical methods, who thrives in a collaborative, innovative environment and seeks to make a tangible impact on sustainable solutions for health and agriculture.
Required Skills
Education
PhD in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, or a related field
Experience
- Several years of relevant experience post-PhD
- Several years of scientific and experimental expertise in synthetic and preparative organic chemistry
- Several years of scientific and experimental expertise in biocatalysis and/or chemoenzymatic synthesis with various enzyme classes
- Familiarity with molecular biological and microbiological techniques
- Professional experience in laboratory automation
- Experience in the cultivation and fermentation of microorganisms (advantageous)
- Experience in the development and scaling of industrial processes (advantageous)
Languages
Additional
- Temporary contract for 24 months, starting January 1, 2026. Located at Bayer AG, Crop Science Division, Leverkusen, Germany.
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