Biologist

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$30.00/hr - $32.00/hr

CONTRACT
: 6-month extendable

MUST HAVES:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in agronomy, biology, horticulture, or other life sciences.
• Experience in controlled environment and growing plants is preferred. Commercial greenhouse experience would qualify.

Position Overview
:

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.

Duties
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• 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.

Entry level

Full-time

Research and Science

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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