Biologist
JOB-10041447
Anticipated Start Date
05/06/2024
Location
Creve Coeur, MO
Type of Employment
Contract to Hire
Employer Info
As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.
Job Summary
If you're interested in a Biologist job, then this is the best role for you. This position will mainly support the screening of biocontrol’s on crop residues from several crops, including wheat and corn, but working with soybean and other model Patho systems might be required.
Job Description
- Will work directly with research scientists with fungal pathogen or nematode experience to support the extent of projects for the fiscal year.
- Will be responsible of maintaining experiments within growth chambers, incubators, and greenhouses, as well as cleaning and maintenance of these areas.
- Work will focus on planting, plant care, chemical applications, disease inoculations, rating of plant diseases, and data collection.
- Will be responsible of maintaining cultures of obligate pathogen on associated hosts for various assays or groups.
- Other opportunities in plant pathology, specifically nematology, may also be obtained.
Skills Required
- 0 to 3 years of paid or unpaid experience in one or more of the scientific disciplines described above.
- Must have experience with common computer software (e.g. - MS Office suite).
- Additional but not required - Coursework in one or more of the disciplines described above.
- Specialized experience in plant pathology, microbiology, or mycology, chemical handling and spraying, and data analysis software.
- Experience working with plants, landscaping, or nursery.
- Hard or technical laboratory skills, such as familiarity using lab equipment (e.g. - fume, laminar flow or biosafety hoods, pipette, microscope, hemacytometer, etc.) and aseptic techniques.
Education/Training/Certifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree in plant pathology, botany, horticulture, genetics, agronomy, chemistry, plant science, microbiology, biology, or a related scientific discipline.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to pass drug screen & criminal background check.
- Must be comfortable wearing N95 respirators.
- Must be able to lift or move relatively heavy items.
- Field work may also be required.
- Shift: 08:00 AM
Pay Rate/Salary
- Estimated Salary: $26.00 to $33.00 per hour based on qualifications.
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