What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biologist position at TekWissen ®?
Overview
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. 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.
Job Title: Biologist
Location: Chesterfield, MO 63017
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Pay Rate: $25.00 -$30.00/hr.
Job Description
- Studies the basic principles of plant life and the effects of varying environmental and physical conditions.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
- 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.
- Position requires standing for long periods of time. Detail orientation is required due to nature of work. 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
- Associates or Bachelors degree in agronomy, biology, horticulture, or other life sciences.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Salary : $25 - $30