Intern in Biochemistry & Biocatalysis in Leverkusen bei Bayer

Intern in Biochemistry & Biocatalysis (m/f/d) in Leverkusen bei Bayer

Bayer

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Intern in Biochemistry & Biocatalysis (m/f/d)

The Unit Biotechnology is part of Engineering & Technology function of the Bayer AG. We work across the Bayer organization on the development, establishment and optimization of biocatalytic processes for the biotechnological production of active ingredients, both for future pharmaceutical and agrochemical products. Within our ongoing projects, we offer committed students (m/f/d) the opportunity to gain practical experience and to implement the specialist knowledge they have acquired during their studies in an innovative, future-oriented area.

Your tasks and fields of study

• You work in exciting and future-oriented tasks in the field of biochemistry and biocatalysis within the current company’s portfolio

You support the projects using molecular biology, microbiology, protein biochemistry, bioanalytics and biocatalytic techniques
You work on the establishment and implementation of (partly) automated biocatalytic experiments
You screen different enzyme families from our extensive library with regard to new synthesis steps
You contribute to the optimization on a laboratory scale of industrially relevant enzymatic processes
You evaluate experimental data from different analysis methods
You gain insights into the processes of industrial biotechnology

What you bring with you

• You have completed your bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or related fields

You bring initial laboratory experience in the field of biocatalysis, microbiology and molecular biology
You have very good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. An interest in script-oriented data processing or experience in an object-oriented programming language (preferably Python) is an advantage
You have a high willingness to learn
You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary and intercultural team.
A good written and spoken English knowledge complete your profile

We offer you an internship for a period of 6 months in a friendly and team-oriented working atmosphere. Please apply online with your complete documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates, certificate of enrollment, examination/study regulations) and tell us your desired period of employment.

YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Leverkusen

Division: Enabling Functions

Reference Code: 780772