Intern in Protein Engineering (all genders)

Job Description:

Where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve? How would you like to get involved? The choice is yours and we will support you on your way. At Bayer, multi-talents and specialists, visionaries and passionate people, thinkers and doers come together to feed the world, slow climate change and create healthier, more sustainable lives for all. This is the opportunity to start your career with a global leader committed to #HealthForAll #HungerForNone. Bring your ideas, skills and passion with you. Your career starts here.

Intern in Protein Engineering (all genders)

The Protein Engineering Group is part of the Pharmaceuticals Division of Bayer AG. We work across the company to optimize enzymes for biocatalytic drug production on industrial scale. We also engineer enzymes for special technologies, from pharmaceutical research to applications in plants. As part of our projects, we offer students (all genders) in their master's program the opportunity to gain practical experience and apply specialist knowledge they have acquired during their studies so far in an innovative, future-oriented field.

YOUR TASKS AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

* You will work on exciting and future-oriented projects in which enzymes are given the necessary performance through protein engineering technologies. You will support our project teams with tasks in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, biocatalysis, next-generation sequencing, automation and analytics

* You will contribute to the establishment, optimization and implementation of enzymatic and biocatalytic assays in high-throughput formats

* You will provide molecular biology support for the establishment of microbial expression systems and the generation of complex enzyme libraries

* You will evaluate experimental data and interpret the results

* You will gain insights into industrial biotechnology processes

WHO YOU ARE

* You are currently enrolled in your master's program in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related field

* You have first hands-on experience in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology or HPLC analysis. Experience in biocatalysis, microbiology or molecular biology is an advantage

* You have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

* You are highly motivated to learn

* You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary and intercultural team

* Good written and spoken English skills complete your profile; German language skills are a plus

We are offering a six-month internship in a friendly, team-oriented working environment. Please apply online with your complete documents (cover letter, CV, references) and let us know your preferred start date.

WHY BAYER?

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

* For a full-time position, you can expect an attractive salary of EUR 2.280 gross per month

* Depending on the nature of your job, flexible work arrangements can be made in alignment with your manager

* We support your growth through access to professional development and learning opportunities, such as LinkedIn Learning and our language learning platform Education First

* We encourage sustainable mobility by providing climate-friendly transportation options such as subsidy to a job tickets

* As one of our perks, our Corporate Benefits program grants you access to sales discounts from more than 150 brands

* We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work

Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That's why we're changing the way we work- for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy

Our Mission & Strategy

Through Dynamic Shared Ownership, we're putting an end to the hierarchical model and putting more power in the hands of the innovators and creators at 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: ​​ ​ Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Elberfeld​

​​Division: ​ Pharmaceuticals​

Reference Code: 863729​