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Intern - Drug Substance Digital Process Chemistry (all genders)
You will join the Drug Substance Small Molecules (DSSM) team. Our team offers a broad range of expertise across Process Chemistry, Process Industrialization, Process Technologies & Protein Engineering, Launch and Lifecycle Management. We collaborate closely with our partners in Research and Development, CMC and API manufacturing. Our team is responsible for early and late-stage technical development of our synthetics chemical API pipeline, manufacture of drug substance for clinical studies and transfer of the processes to manufacturing.
In Process Chemistry, we develop phase-appropriate chemical manufacturing processes for clinical API candidates. While meeting supply demands, our focus is to identify optimal processes with regard to robustness, quality, cost, safety and sustainability. To achieve this goal, we leverage state-of-the-art synthesis know-how in combination with automation and data science.
You are a currently enrolled student (all genders) in chemistryand have an interest in process development and digital chemistry. Furthermore, you are interested in using and sharing your knowledge as part of your internship in a modern working environment.
YOUR TASKS AND EDJUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. Gain insights into industrial research, development and production of pharmaceuticals
2. Contribute to ongoing process development (sub-)projects by designing, executing and analyzing reactions and processes in close collaboration with experienced laboratory teams
3. Explore various areas of chemistry, including route scouting, scale-up, process development and digital chemistry
4. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of experimental procedures, results and protocols
5. Present findings and progress updates to internal stakeholders
WHO YOU ARE
6. You hold a Bachelor of Science in organic chemistry, digital chemistry or a related discipline
7. You are currently enrolled in a master's program or have completed a master's degree and are about to start your doctoral studies in chemistry or a comparable field
8. You have a passion for combining excellence in organic chemistry with data science and shaping new ways of working
9. You have laboratory experience in organic synthesis and expertise in digital chemistry
10. You are a team-oriented individual with a goal-oriented work spirit
11. You possess a high degree of reliability and integrity
12. You have a strong willingness to learn and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team
13. You have good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
WHAT WE OFFER
14. An internship for a duration of 6 months. Afterwards, the internship can be extended to another 6 months, eg for a thesis. To consider your application, please make sure to upload the following documents in one bundled file:
15. Cover letter
16. Up-to-date CV
17. A certificate of enrollment
Selected candidates will be invited to a virtual interview first. The internship begins in January 2026, at the earliest, for a duration of 6 months with the option of extension up to another 6 months. Please indicate your preferred start date and duration in your application.
Since we aim to continuously fill the position with a new student (all genders), we hire annually. Therefore, it is very important that you please indicate your preferred start date and duration of the internship in your application.
WHY BAYER?
Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!
18. For a full-time position, you can expect an attractive salary of € 2.214,- gross per month
19. Depending on the nature of your job, flexible work arrangements can be made in alignment with your manager
20. We support your growth through access to professional development and learning opportunities, such as LinkedIn Learning and our language learning platform Education First
21. We encourage sustainable mobility by providing climate-friendly transportation options such as job tickets and bike sharing
22. As one of our perks, our Corporate Benefits program grants you access to sales discounts from more than 150 brands
23. We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work
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