Biologist

Revolution Technologies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a Biologist in a controlled environment. This full-time contract position offers the opportunity to work with row crops in greenhouses, focusing on plant growth and environmental studies. The role requires a detail-oriented approach and the ability to adapt to varying tasks, making it perfect for someone passionate about life sciences. With potential for contract extension or permanent placement, this position promises a dynamic work environment and valuable hands-on experience in a crucial field. If you are eager to contribute to innovative agricultural practices, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in controlled environments and plant growth is preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in relevant life sciences required.

Responsibilities

• Study plant life principles and effects of environmental conditions.
• Perform tasks like sowing, plant care, and harvesting.

Skills

Experience in controlled environment

Growing plants

Detail orientation

Education

Associates degree in agronomy

Bachelors degree in biology

Degree in horticulture

Degree in life sciences

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Revolution Technologies

Linguist | Educator | Financial and Biotech Recruiter

Biologist - Controlled Environment - 3 openings!!

Contract full time hours (usually gets extended or might become permanent)

Duration: 6 months + (to start with)

Pay: $27 per hour, health benefits

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.

Role Description/Duties:

• 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 the nature of work.
• Elevated temperatures will occur in greenhouses in warmer months.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Science, Research, and Other