Internship in Peptide Chemistry (all genders)

Where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve? How would you like to get involved? The choice is yours and we will support you on your way. At Bayer, multi-talents and specialists, visionaries and passionate people, thinkers and doers come together to feed the world, slow climate change and create healthier, more sustainable lives for all. This is the opportunity to start your career with a global leader committed to #HealthForAll #HungerForNone. Bring your ideas, skills and passion with you. Your career starts here.

Internship 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) aims to develop new, innovative peptide-based therapeutics and tools. 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 peptideplatform, computational design/modeling, bioconjugation & classical medicinal chemistry. We collaborate closely across Bayer Research & Development as well as with external partners to develop new therapies for patients.

Time Frame: 6 months

Earliest possible starting Date: January 12th, 2026

YOUR TASKS AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

• 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

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a currently enrolled passionate scientist close to completing a master\’s degree or in a gap year prior to starting a PhD 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:
  • Design and synthesis of peptide conjugates, glycopeptides or peptidomimetics
  • Organic synthesis
  • Screening technologies such as phage display or mRNA display
  • (LC)MS or proteomics
• You possess good communication skills and are quick in finding your place in new environments
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken; German is a plus

We offer you an internship for a period of 6 months in a friendly and team-oriented working atmosphere. We look very much forward to receiving your application (CV and cover letter) online.

It\’s best to upload all documents bundled in one file. Please be aware, that we can only consider applications that include a cover letter.

WHY BAYER?

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

• For a full-time position, you can expect an attractive salary of €2.103 gross per month
• Depending on the nature of your job, flexible work arrangements can be made in alignment with your manager
• We support your growth through access to professional development and learning opportunities, such as LinkedIn Learning and our language learning platform Education First
• We encourage sustainable mobility by providing climate-friendly transportation options such as job tickets and bike sharing
• As one of our perks, our Corporate Benefits program grants you access to sales discounts from more than150 brands
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work

Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That\’s why we\’re changing the way we work- for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy
Our Mission & Strategy: Through Dynamic Shared Ownership, we\’re putting an end to the hierarchical model and putting more power in the hands of the innovators and creators at Bayer.

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Standort: Deutschland : Nordrhein-Westfalen : Wuppertal-Aprath

Division: Pharmaceuticals

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