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Protein Scientist
Position Overview:
As a Protein Scientist, you will play a crucial role in advancing our research and development efforts. You will be responsible for leading complex projects focused on the expression of recombinant proteins in bacterial cells or other expression systems. Your expertise will contribute to the development and optimization of protein purification procedures from plant tissues, bacterial, or insect cells. You will also be involved in developing and validating enzyme assays, performing protein characterization using a variety of analytical methods, and managing studies under GLP requirements. Your work will drive novel process improvement activities and require a broad application of scientific principles. Staying current with literature in your areas of assignment and professional interest is essential to your success in this role.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Stay up to date on enzymatic assay development; deploy & validate enzymatic activity assays to support herbicide tolerant safety studies,
Lead complex projects for the expression of recombinant proteins in bacterial cells or other expression systems;
Develop and optimize protein purification procedures from plant tissues, bacterial, or insect cells;
Perform protein characterization using a panel of analytical methods, and document data and prepare reports;
Manage studies under GLP requirements;
Conduct novel process improvement activities requiring specialized knowledge and broad application of scientific principles;
Take initiative in keeping current with literature in areas of assignment and professional interest.
WHO YOU ARE:
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
PhD with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience, MS with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or BS with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience;
Conduct research and contribute to research projects, technologies, publications, intellectual property, or trade secrets;
Technical knowledge and hands-on experience in protein expression, purification, and protein analytical techniques;
Proven track record of working with strict deadlines in a highly demanding and dynamic environment;
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
Excellent written communication, data documentation, and oral presentation skills.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $94,480.00 - $141,720.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, 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, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least February 4, 2026.
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
Location: United States : Missouri : Chesterfield
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 860706
Contact Us
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com
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