Postdoctoral Scientist - Functional Genomics
Bayer
Summary
As a Postdoctoral Scientist in Functional Genomics at Bayer Crop Science R&D, you will play a pivotal role in advancing functional genomics and high-throughput screening initiatives that directly fuel pipeline innovation in agricultural science. Working closely with a multidisciplinary research team, you will serve as a technical expert responsible for the design and optimization of custom, fit-for-purpose assays across a variety of models and cell types.
Job description
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- Design and optimize functional screens with custom readouts
- Design and establish fit-for-purpose assays (e.g., viability, proliferation, signaling) to assess phenotypic changes after perturbation screens
- Conduct data analyses and design-controlled experiments in collaboration with cross-functional partners, coordinating their implementation to enable project success
- Understand and anticipate broader project and team interests, identifying, proposing, and performing complementary analyses to enrich insights from multiple modalities and data layers
- Conduct complex activities that require specialized knowledge and the broad application of scientific principles
- Take initiative in keeping current with literature in areas of assignment and professional interest
- Maintain detailed record-keeping and required documentation
- Demonstrate commitment to inclusion and safety, adhering to safety protocols and best practices
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in molecular or cell biology, biological/biomedical sciences, genetics/genomics, or a similar field
- Experience with high-throughput cell-based assays and data analysis
- Ability to maintain cell culture and screen complex cell models, including insect or plant cell cultures
- Experience with stable cell line development and maintenance
- Familiarity with innovative or emerging fields of study
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CRISPR or related screening technologies
- Hands-on experience with library cloning, library generation, and QC with agricultural specimens
- Experience with the development of custom fit-for-purpose assays with multimodal readouts
- Experience collaborating across multiple teams, fostering a team-based approach to research, and leveraging partnerships
- Experience clearly communicating project plans and experimental results with partners and stakeholders, maintaining alignment on objectives and priorities
Requirements
- Ph.D. in molecular or cell biology, biological/biomedical sciences, genetics/genomics, or a similar field
- Experience with high-throughput cell-based assays and data analysis
- Ability to maintain cell culture and screen complex cell models, including insect or plant cell cultures
- Experience with stable cell line development and maintenance
- Familiarity with innovative or emerging fields of study
- Experience with CRISPR or related screening technologies
- Hands-on experience with library cloning, library generation, and QC with agricultural specimens
- Experience with the development of custom fit-for-purpose assays with multimodal readouts
- Experience collaborating across multiple teams, fostering a team-based approach to research, and leveraging partnerships
- Experience clearly communicating project plans and experimental results with partners and stakeholders, maintaining alignment on objectives and priorities
Benefits
- Health care
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement
- PTO
- Sick leave
Company overview
Bayer AG is a global life science company with core competencies in healthcare and agriculture, operating as one of the world's leading pharmaceutical corporations. Founded in 1863 and headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, Bayer operates through three primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science. The company's pharmaceutical segment focuses on prescription products for cardiology, women's healthcare, oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology, with blockbuster drugs including Xarelto, Eylea, and Nubeqa. Bayer's Consumer Health division markets well-known over-the-counter brands such as Aspirin, Aleve, Claritin, and Bepanthen. The Crop Science division, strengthened by the acquisition of Monsanto, provides seeds, crop protection products, and digital farming solutions. With approximately 92,815 employees worldwide and operations in 80 countries, Bayer is committed to its mission of "Health for all, Hunger for none," driving innovation in medical treatments, agricultural productivity, and sustainable development. The company maintains a strong research and development pipeline, investing heavily in areas like precision medicine, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and sustainable agricultural technologies.