YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Associate Research Scientist, are to: 

• Plan, design, conduct and analyze in vitro and in vivo studies to validate and understand the biology of identified molecular targets under limited guidance;
• Contribute to the establishment, development and maintenance of state-of-the-art in vitro and in vivo pharmacology platforms within the Pulmonary Drug Discovery laboratory;
• Analyze and interprets results, systems or procedures, troubleshoots failed experiments, assays or procedures and overcome obstacles and develop alternative experimental approaches;
• Recommend new and innovative solutions to problems utilizing knowledge of unit operations, scientific creativity, independent thought and proficiency;
• Contribute to overall success of projects;
• Work in a collaborative settings and mindset through daily interaction with collaborations partners and Bayer colleagues from all functions;
• Interpret and effectively communicate scientific findings in one on one discussions and/or departmental meetings;
• Manage labs regarding to ordering (chemicals, kits), setup and maintenance of research equipment;
• Take responsibilities to ensure compliance with guidelines regarding lab safety (e.g. biosafety) and animal welfare;
• Ensure that laboratory notebooks are consistently updated, audited and well-maintained;
• Support the project teams to validate novel drug targets and characterize new molecular entities for the treatment of COPD and IPF.

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:

• B.S. with at least six years of relevant experience OR M.S. with a at least four years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience in state-of-the-art in vitro and in vitro laboratory techniques (PCR, DNA and protein gel electrophoresis, Western blots, RNA preps, quantitative real-time PCR, mammalian cell (tissue) culture, transfect and infect cells with expression vectors, CRISPR - cas9 delivery in primary cells, organoid cultures, and precision cut lung slice studies, …);
• Demonstrated ability to design and perform experiments, assays, methods development, validation, scale-up or operations;
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot problems requiring original thought;
• Be able to apply scientific principles to the design and interpretation of scientific experiments;
• Be able to solve routine to complex operation and scientific problems requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning;
• Can prepare reports and interpretation and can interpret and discuss the results of complex experiments;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite of Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of fibrotic or inflammatory diseases.