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High-Throughput Biologist
Chesterfield, MO
$30-33/hr
6-Month Contract
The High-Throughput Biologist will work alongside scientists and technical team members to execute routine biological assays and support automated and semi-automated laboratory workflows.
High-Throughput Biologist Responsibilities:
- Support automated and high-throughput insect bioassay workflows, including preparation, setup, execution, scoring, and data capture.
- Operate laboratory automation and equipment following established procedures, with a willingness to learn new technologies and workflows.
- Prepare solutions, media, and artificial diets used in insect bioassays.
- Set up, maintain, and score insect bioassays accurately and consistently.
- Care for plants in controlled-environment growth chambers and/or greenhouse settings.
- Perform accurate data entry and maintain experimental records.
- Assist with routine equipment operation, cleaning, basic troubleshooting, and upkeep.
- Maintain organized laboratory and controlled-environment workspaces.
- Identify workflow issues and work with the team to improve efficiency, repeatability, and reliability.
- Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary research environment.
High-Throughput Biologist Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology, entomology, plant science, agricultural science, engineering technology, automation, or a related field.
- Comfort working with technology and automated equipment, or a strong willingness and aptitude to learn.
- Experience working in a biological, agricultural, laboratory, greenhouse, or controlled-environment setting.
- Exposure to laboratory automation, robotics, liquid handling, automated imaging, high-throughput screening, or other automated workflows.
- Experience with insect bioassays, entomology, plant biology, or agricultural biotechnology.
Salary : $30 - $33