Cell Culture Expert (m/f/d), Leverkusen

Bayer is an international group whose core businesses lie in the healthcare and agriculture sectors. At the intersection of chemistry and biology, Bayer helps to improve quality of life by offering products and services in human and plant health.

Missions

• Be accountable for the set-up and execution of cell culture (e.g. antibody, viral vector) and/or cell therapy projects in a development laborator
• environment by applying state of the art technologies (e.g. submerse, adherent)
• Take over a leading role in cross-functional project teams and ensure alignment with other functions (Development, MSAT, Production) as needed
• Propose alternative bioreactor designs and processing concepts
• Realize technical optimization potentials (e.g. automation) and robustness measures
• Scouting of new technologies and platforms
• Continuously strive for technology excellence in the field

Profile

• PhD in biology or biotechnology with focus on fermentation technologies or related fields
• Long-term working experience in the field of biotechnology, applying standard cell culture (e.g. antibody, viral vector, stem cells) and respective
• analytical techniques
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience of cell culture techniques
• General knowledge about design of pharmaceutical production processes (USP and DSP)
• General knowledge of cGMP rules and regulatory agencies requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.)
• Enjoy developing and implementing innovative ideas and creative concepts
• Be open-minded and ambitious and have a structured working method to drive own initiatives in a cross-cultural environment
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken