Research Scientist in the field of Precision Cardiology - Cardiomyocyte platform (f/m/d)

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Research Scientist in the field of Precision Cardiology - Cardiomyocyte platform (f/m/d)

Our team is focused on the use of advanced in vitro models and 3D engineered heart tissue that closely mimic human cardiac muscle physiology and disease pathophysiology. We aim to use EHT as platform for disease modelling, target validation, drug development and omics analysis. The Research Scientist (f/m/d) will be involved in the optimization and development of new methodologies that will enable early target validation in human disease-like background. The position will work in an enthusiastic environment composed by researchers and scientists from different backgrounds.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Culture and expand and genetically edit hIPSCs
• Differentiate hIPSC to high quality cardiomyocytes
• Be responsible for disease modelling using EHTs and identify and validate drug targets
• Develop novel/optimized EHT-protocols and functional assays
• Take over molecular characterization of cardiomyocytes/EHTs (qRT-PCR, western blotting, immunostaining, and imaging)
• Efficiently plan and organize research projects to assure timely delivery of high-quality data and enable decision making
• Present results in project teams and scientific focus groups
• Train technical staff in cardiomyocyte assay technologies

WHO ARE YOU

• PhD in Life Sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, pharmacy) with first experience as a Postdoc in academia
• Excellent experience in iPSC culture and engineered heart tissue
• Good knowledge about gene-editing technology
• Experience in qRT-PCR, ELISA, WB
• Strong wish to establish and optimize new analytical technologies and projects
• Good communication and presentation skills as well as strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional international team and moving projects forward
• Excellent in English, both written and spoken

WHAT WE OFFER

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay, our performance based company bonus and a global, equity-based cash plan with a four-year duration. In addition, managers can recognize special contributions by granting an individual performance award or top performance award
• Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor and our health platform #machfit
We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work

FURTHER INFORMATION
This is a fixed-term contract for 2 years.

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: Wuppertal-Aprath

Division: Pharmaceuticals

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