Senior Scientist (Biotechnology)

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Job description

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.

Senior Scientist (Biotechnology)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Senior Scientist (Biotechnology), are to:

• Conduct research and contribute to research projects, technologies, publications, intellectual property, or trade secrets;
• Conduct multiple complex scientific studies;
• Lead scientific and technical projects;
• Design, conduct and interpret complex experiments;
• Develop and implement research and/or technology-driven proposals;
• Be the primary author for scientific reports;
• Effectively communicate research findings;
• Assume project leadership and/or supervisory functions;
• Possess specialized knowledge in relevant technology area;
• Align core competencies with business objectives;
• Design strategies to optimize product development and technical innovation within budget and resource targets;
• Direct work across internal and external stakeholders;
• Independently identify research opportunities in assigned areas;
• Identify and implement new technologies to improve research outcomes and processes;
• Demonstrate creativity in problem-solving;
• Apply state-of-the-art know-how to solve complex problems;
• Mentor peers/colleagues in areas of expertise.

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 of Science with at least 10 years relevant experience OR Master of Science with at least 8 years relevant experience OR Ph.D. with at least 4 years of experience;
• Strong plant physiology, crop science, entomology, weed science, and pathology acumen with the ability to independently design experiments and analyze data;
• Conducted research and contributed to research projects, technologies, publications, intellectual property and/or trade secrets;
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization software.

Domestic relocation may be available for this role.

Position will be based in Chesterfield, MO (St. Louis area).

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YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
Location:United States : Missouri : Chesterfield || United States : Missouri : St. LouisDivision:Crop ScienceReference Code:496859Contact UsEmail: