Plant Biologist
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
Work Type: Onsite
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.
- 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.
TekWisen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.