Genome Editing Scientist--Protein Science

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Genome Editing Scientist--Protein Science

You will contribute hands-on to the discovery and development of an industry-leading genome editing toolbox through your expertise in protein science and molecular biology. This position focuses on optimizing proteins for genome editing applications, combining hands-on protein science with computational approaches to enhance editing efficiency and specificity. Scientific aims will be accomplished through robust teamwork as you work in a system of diverse and empowered teams to contribute to our mission of Health for All and Hunger for None.;

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Engineer and characterize proteins for genome editing applications in crops;
• Develop biochemical assays to evaluate editing component performance;
• Apply AI tools and protein language models to accelerate protein engineering;
• Apply protein structural modeling to accelerate protein engineering;
• Analyze protein–DNA/RNA interactions relevant to editing systems;
• Collaborate across teams to validate optimized proteins in plant systems;
• Contribute to publications and intellectual property development;
• Communicate research findings through presentations and written reports;
• Stay current with scientific literature in protein science, AI applications, and genome editing.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, protein science, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with strong hands-on laboratory training;
• Demonstrated expertise in protein purification, characterization, and functional analysis;
• Strong background in molecular biology techniques and protein engineering;
• Experience with recombinant protein expression systems and optimization;
• Hands-on experience with core protein biochemistry techniques, such as chromatography and enzyme assays;
• Ability to leverage computational approaches to guide experimental protein science;
• Experience using AI-enabled protein design and/or protein language models, and related structure prediction tools, to inform protein engineering;
• Track record of collaborative research demonstrated through publications or presentations;
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research to solve complex problems;
• Ability to adapt research directions based on project needs and emerging findings;
• Skills in generating, manipulating, and interpreting experimental data.

• Experience with protein structural modeling workflows;
• Experience studying or engineering protein–DNA/RNA interactions;
• Prior exposure to genome editing systems and/or plant biotechnology applications;
• Experience contributing to invention disclosures and/or intellectual property documentation.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $94,480.00 - $141,720.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least May 14, 2026.

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