Plant Health Technician (Entry) — Fast-Paced Microbiology Role

Bayer AG; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer AG, Chesterfield, MO, seeks an entry-level Plant Health Technician to support high-volume inoculum production for plant disease trait characterization. The role requires working in fast-paced production settings with opportunities to contribute to other projects as needed.

The candidate should have a B.S. in microbiology or related field, with preference for MS/PhD, and be proficient in advanced Excel and MS Office.

Qualifications

• B.S. in microbiology or related field required; MS/PhD preferred.
• Experience with mycology or microbiology and molecular biology techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; ability to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Manipulate and manage diverse collection of fungal & bacterial pathogens.
• Molecular characterization & identification of microorganisms.
• Documentation of microorganisms in online databases.
• Develop and implement in planta and in vitro assays.
• Quality assurance & quality control assessments.
• Implement sterile techniques throughout the entire pipeline.
• Prepare different substrates and growth mediums.
• Infesting, drying, harvesting, & packaging inoculum while maintaining sterile technique.
• Support in packaging and shipping procedures, while remaining compliant.
• Plant, maintain, and inoculate plants as well as collect tissue samples.
• Keep good data records and ensure proper labeling.
• Disposal of regulated and non-regulated waste regularly in both lab and controlled environment spaces.
• On occasion, traveling & working in field sites may be required.
• Able to handle frequent shifting of duties.
• Occasionally assist Scientist with tasks related to projects.
• Continuous sterilization of machinery, materials, labs, greenhouses, & growth chambers needed for production.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bayer AG, Chesterfield, MO, seeks an entry-level Plant Health Technician to support high-volume inoculum production for plant disease trait characterization. The role requires working in fast-paced production settings with opportunities to contribute to other projects as needed.

The candidate should have a B.S. in microbiology or related field, with preference for MS/PhD, and be proficient in advanced Excel and MS Office.