Plant Biologist/ Greenhouse Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global workforce management provider is seeking a Plant Biologist/Greenhouse Assistant for a temporary hybrid position in Chesterfield. The role includes performing plant transformations and maintaining greenhouse plants. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of lab experience are required. The position pays between $25.00 and $30.00 per hour and emphasizes self-motivation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of lab experience.
• Self-motivated with strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation.
• Conduct molecular characterization of transgenic events.
• Maintain plants in greenhouse and perform lab keeping.

Skills

Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation

Molecular characterization

Tissue culture

Sterile technique

Gene regulation

Microscopy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in plant biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Biologist/ Greenhouse Assistant

Location: Chesterfield, MO, 63017

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: -Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Hybrid

Payrate:$ 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 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 Description:

• The position involves agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation, molecular characterization of transgenic events, maintenance of plants in greenhouse, and lab keeping.
• The individual should be self-motivated, has strong verbal and written skills, be team player, and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Familiarity and/or experiences with tissue culture, sterile technique, molecular cloning, gene regulation, and microscopy will be a plus.
• R&D Biologist with a minimum of bachelor’s degree in plant biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology and at least 1 year of lab experience.
• High focus on lab and/or research experience

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce .