R&D Biologist

Our client, a leader in agricultural R&D, is seeking an R&D Biologist to join their team. The position involves agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation, molecular characterization of transgenic events, maintenance of plants in greenhouse, and lab keeping. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite in both laboratory and greenhouse settings.

• Contract
• Work Location:
  
  Chesterfield, MO
• Work Arrangement:
  Onsite

• The position involves agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation, molecular characterization of transgenic events, maintenance of plants in greenhouse, and lab keeping
• Preparing lab space for daily duties and performing weekly lab/biotech cleaning tasks
• Performing experimental set up, monitoring, and reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in plant biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology
• 1+ year of laboratory research experience
• Desire to work and take initiative within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity and/or experiences with tissue culture, sterile technique, molecular cloning, gene regulation, and microscopy will be a plus
• Experience in caring for plants in a greenhouse/controlled environment setting
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Safety-focused mindset and adherence to procedures
• Reliable, hands-on approach with strong work ethic
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and collaborate with team members
• Adaptability in a fast-paced research environment
• Location:
  
  Chesterfield, MO
• Work Arrangement:
  Onsite
• Pay Range:
  The approximate pay range for this position is $20.00 and $29.00 an hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered