Plant Health Technician

KellyMitchell Group; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group supports a leading life sciences organization in recruiting a Lab Researcher for an ongoing contract role in St. Louis, MO.

The position is onsite five days a week, with responsibilities spanning sowing, plant care, harvesting, and seed processing in controlled greenhouse environments. The role requires degrees in life sciences and relevant greenhouse experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in agronomy, biology, horticulture, or other life sciences.
• Experience in controlled environment and growing plants preferred.
• Commercial greenhouse experience would qualify.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity handling crops and seeds.
• Standing for long periods required.
• Detail orientation required due to nature of work.

Responsibilities

• Duties will vary daily and include sowing, plant care, discarding, cleaning, transplanting, harvesting and seed processing.

Skills

Degree in agronomy

Controlled environment experience

Greenhouse experience

Attention to detail

Crop/seed handling familiarity

Stamina for standing all day

Detail orientation

Education

Associates or Bachelors in life sciences

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a leading life sciences organization, is seeking a Lab Researcher to join their team! This position is an ongoing contract role, onsite 5 days per week in St Louis, MO.

Core Responsibilities

Duties will vary from day to day, but will include sowing, plant care, discarding, cleaning, transplanting, harvesting, and seed processing.

Required Skills/Experience (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
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity in handling crops, seeds, etc.
• Position requires standing for long periods of time
• Detail orientation is required due to nature of work

Work Environment

Location: St. Louis, MO Onsite, 5 days per week Elevated temperatures will occur in greenhouses in warmer months Rotational weekend work may be required

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $42,000.00 and $60,000.00 annually. 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.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

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