Controlled Environment - Biologist (Entry)

Job Title: Controlled Environment - Biologist (Entry)
Location: Chesterfield, MO.
Zip Code: 63017
Start Date: Right Away
Worker Shift Start Time: 08:00 AM
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We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $31.81/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Studies the basic principles of plant life and the effects of varying environmental and physical conditions.
* Will be working with row crops (canola, corn, cotton, and soybeans) in greenhouses and growth chamber settings.
* Duties will vary from day to day, but will include sowing, plant care, discarding, cleaning, transplanting, harvesting, and seed processing.
* Elevated temperatures will occur in greenhouses in warmer months.
* Rotational weekend work may be required.
* Qualifications - Experience in controlled environment and growing plants is preferred.
* Commercial greenhouse experience would qualify.

Education
- Bachelors degree in agronomy, biology, horticulture, or other life sciences.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.