Protein Scientist Co-Op

 YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Protein Scientist Co-Op are to:

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments for the desired outcome;
• Develop and revise protocols and assays utilizing biological samples protein expression, purification, and QC for downstream applications;
• Prepare and handle biological samples, including dissection of various tissues;
• Document protocols in detail for all workflows to ensure knowledge transfer to Protein Structure and Mechanism team members;
• Collaborate with Protein Structure and Mechanism team members and other Bayer stakeholders to deliver results;
• Comply with all safety, stewardship, and IT information security policies and regulations;
• Present final project/findings to the team and other stakeholders upon completion of the Co-op position.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master of Science, pursuing a degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, or Biology;
• Registered and currently enrolled in a graduate program;
• Prior experience in protein expression and purification and handling biological tissue samples;
• Demonstrated dedication and focus to efficiently using problem-solving skills to address outstanding, complex, and or difficult biological questions;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in probing and characterizing protein-protein interactions using biochemistry and biophysical methods.