Internship in Peptide Chemistry

**At Bayer, we are visionaries, determined to overcome our planet's greatest challenges and contribute to a world where enough food and sufficient medical care for all people are no longer unattainable goals. We do this with energy, curiosity and pure dedication, always learning from the people around us, expanding our mindset, improving our skills and redefining the "impossible". There are many reasons to join us: If you are looking for a diverse and meaningful professional future where you can really make a difference together with other brilliant minds, we want you on our team.**

**Internship in Peptide Chemistry (f/m/d)**

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 a number of 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 for patients.

**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 implementing purification and sample logistics

**Who you are**
- You are a passionate scientist close to completing a master’s degree or are enrolled in a Ph.D. program in chemistry, biochemistry or related discipline.
- You have a keen interest in broadening your scientific knowledge and adopted a learning and coaching mindset
- You bring knowledge and hands-on experiences in peptide synthesis and have additional hands-on experience in at least one additional field, such as:

- Design and synthesis of peptide conjugates, glycopeptides or peptidomimetics
- Experience in native chemical ligation, biochemical ligation, or peptide stapling methodology
- Design and synthesis of complex building blocks for peptide synthesis
- You are well-organized and deliver on time; possess good communication and presentation skills
- You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary and intercultural team. You are fluent in English; German is a plus

**Time Frame**

**What we offer**

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because**:What matters to you, matters to us**
- 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 promote **health awareness **and selfcare through our health platform #machfit.
- 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 than 150 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.

**YOUR APPLICATION**

This is your chance to join us in addressing the greatest global challenges of our time: keeping people healthy, feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives that we want to hear. Because our success starts with you. Be part of it. Be Bayer.

Location: Germany : North Rhine-Westphalia : Wuppertal Aprath

Division: Pharmaceuticals

Reference code: 798986