Assay Development Scientist for Bioavailability (all genders), Frankfurt a.M.

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Assay Development Scientist for Bioavailability (all genders), Frankfurt a.M.

We are looking for a highly motivated Scientist for the Development of Bioavailability Assays with strong hands-on laboratory skills and a passion for innovative science to join our dynamic Bayer CropScience team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in the characterization and optimization of active ingredients and advance our Agrokinetic toolbox to drive scientific excellence in the field of crop protection. If you are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the discovery, evaluation and optimization of active ingredients for Crop Protection by applying agrokinetic approaches, particularly plant-based methods and analytical readouts.
• Establish, optimize and validate novel assay workflows for the isolation of functional organelles, enabling customized mechanistic investigations.
• Independently plan, conduct and troubleshoot wet-laboratory experiments, ensuring high-quality sample preparation, assay execution and robust data generation.
• Evaluate experimental results, identify technical limitations and propose data-driven improvements to strengthen assay performance and scientific relevance.
• Contribute to scientific problem-solving through literature research, method adaptation and close collaboration with colleagues across biology, biochemistry, and data science.
• Clearly document experimental workflows and results while communicating effectively within the project team.

WHO YOU ARE

• A completed Master’s degree (M. Sc.) in Biology, Biochemistry or a related field is required.
• Strong hands-on experience in molecular biology and biochemistry is essential.
• Several years of experience in organelle enrichment or isolation workflows, including the use of Western blotting to assess sample quality or protein markers, is mandatory.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset for assay and method development will help you succeed in this role.
• A strong interest in the mechanistic understanding of ADME processes in plant systems is highly relevant.
• Experience with mass spectrometry is an advantage.
• Clear communication, attention to detail and a collaborative working style are important, along with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; German language skills are an advantage.

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

• We ensure your financial stability with a competitive salary between 77.300€ and 93.800€ per year (full-time) plus a variable component. Your compensation is based on your qualifications, skills, and professional experience.
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor.
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

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