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 Peptide Chemistry (all genders)

We are a dynamic, motivated and diverse team and are looking for a bright, energetic student to join our team. The Peptide Discovery Lab (PDL) develops new, innovative peptide-based therapeutics and tools, covering a large molecular and mode of action space. For this purpose, we use several technologies that we constantly develop further: structure-based design, various screening methods for lead generation (internal and external), automation & digitization of the peptide platform, computational design/modeling, bioconjugation & classical medicinal chemistry. We collaborate closely across Bayer Research & Development as well as with external partners to develop new therapies to improve patients’ lives.

Time Frame: 6 months
Starting Date: 01.03.2025


Your tasks and responsibilities

• Design and synthesis of complex peptides, peptide conjugates, glycopeptides and/or peptidomimetics on solid support or in solution
• Develop and optimize synthetic methodology in peptide chemistry to benefit ongoing and future projects
• Support our lab automation by establishing and optimizing workflows

What you bring with you

• You are a passionate scientist close to completing a master’s degree or in a gap year prior to starting a Ph D in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related discipline.
• You are motivated, driven, curious and have a keen interest in broadening your scientific knowledge.
• Ideally, you have knowledge and hands-on experience in peptide synthesis and have further experience in at least one additional field, such as:

o Design and synthesis of peptide conjugates, glycopeptides or peptidomimetics
o Organic synthesis
o Screening technologies such as phage display or m RNA display
o (LC)MS or proteomics

• You possess good communication skills and are quick in finding your place in new environments.
• You are fluent in English; basic German is beneficial.

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 and CV).

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 : Wuppertal-Aprath
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 831615