YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Research Chemist, are to: 

• Be a primary liaison to IT teams to develop, maintain and improve digital systems for process Research and Development (R&D) work;
• Support development of digital strategy by identifying opportunities and implementing new digital tools;
• Ensure colleagues in AIMI-NA are trained and supported with respect to data management and other digital applications;
• Support development of new chemical processes and new technologies within existing processes to drive business improvements in yield, quality, cost, IP, sustainability and safety;
• Execute research and development projects related to commercial AI production;
• Transfer results to manufacturing sites for plant scale studies and supports final implementation and maintenance;
• Work closely with Global Engineering and production teams to ensure the safe and effective operation of chemical production facilities;
• Collaborate with multiple world-wide business and process optimization teams to maximize process improvement and new technology implementation;
• Drive cooperation with other functions inside and outside of research and assure appropriate management of IP and documentation.
   

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related and at least seven years of relevant experience or Ph.D. and at least three years of relevant experience;
• Chemistry and engineering knowledge with focus on reaction mechanisms, kinetics, analytical data and process research including state-of-the-art technologies;
• Research experiences in both laboratory and manufacturing plant environments;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Understanding of digital data management systems and IT application development processes;
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team or lead through influence.