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Job Title: Biologist
Location: Chesterfield, MO 63017
Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension
Work Type: Onsite
Pay Rate : $ 25.00-30.00\Hr
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor; Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.
Description:
Assist scientists with experiment design, set-up, monitoring and data collection for greenhouse, laboratory, and controlled environment studies.
With limited supervision, will assist in treatment application, planting/processing/disposal of plants/pathogens per USDA guidelines and training of new team members.
Be a vital part of daily research activities, collecting/recording data and assisting in other tasks to facilitate timely completion of projects.
Contribute to maintaining a clean and compliant laboratory, greenhouse and/or controlled environment chamber.
Attend and participate in group and project meetings. Assist with scheduling and developing complex timelines. Provide timely and frequent communication regarding any updates, changes, or issues that arise.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-project team environment and collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals, as well as work independently. May be responsible for leading independent projects.
Reports to a manager and works under the guidance of several Scientists. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks and a certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Key Skills: aseptic technique, plant pathology, entomology, greenhouse, or agriculture experience
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES:
BA/BS, with 1-2 year of greenhouse and/or laboratory agricultural testing experience preferred.
The successful candidate will be meticulous, have a strong work ethic, be team-oriented and take direction well.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Salary : $25 - $30