Plant Reproductive Biologist (Entry Level) at TekWissen LLC Chesterfield, MO

Comunidade Metodista; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group is hiring an entry-level Plant Reproductive Biologist for a 6-month onsite assignment in Chesterfield, MO. The role involves studying fundamental plant biology and how environmental conditions affect growth, under general supervision.

You will cultivate plants in controlled environments, support maize pollen research, assist breeding and nursery optimization, collect samples, and maintain records while collaborating with a multi-project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform repetitive movements such as bending.
• Willingness to travel to field sites located 4–6 hours from Chesterfield, with ~3 overnight trips (3‑4 days each) in summer.
• Strong interest in greenhouse operations, plant propagation, and irrigation.
• High attention to detail and effective task prioritization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-project team.
• Proficiency in basic math and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Cultivate plants in controlled environment settings.
• Support scientific research on maize pollen, speed breeding, and seed production.
• Assist with plant breeding and nursery optimization activities, including prototype development and testing.
• Collect field and greenhouse samples, conduct viability assays, perform pollinations, and maintain accurate records.
• Operate greenhouse environmental control systems and perform routine maintenance (e.g., cleaning floors, organizing supplies).
• Participate in team and project meetings, and communicate updates, changes, or issues promptly and clearly.

Skills

Plant biology knowledge

Data collection

Laboratory skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Plant Reproductive Biologist (Entry Level) job at TekWissen LLC. Chesterfield, MO.

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client Limited is an oilfield services company and has more than 140 nationalities working in more than 120 countries. This Client has four principal executive offices located in Paris, Houston, London, and The Hague. This Client is the world's largest offshore drilling company.

Job Title: Plant Reproductive Biologist (Entry Level)

Duration: 6 Months

Work Location: Chesterfield, MO, 63017

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

• This entry-level role involves studying the fundamental principles of plant biology and the impact of environmental conditions on plant growth.

• The position requires familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field, and includes a variety of

• tasks performed under general supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate plants in controlled environment settings.

• Support scientific research on maize pollen, speed breeding, and seed production.

• Assist with plant breeding and nursery optimization activities, including prototype development and testing.

• Collect field and greenhouse samples, conduct viability assays, perform pollinations, and maintain accurate records.

• Operate greenhouse environmental control systems and perform routine maintenance (e.g., cleaning floors, organizing supplies).

• Participate in team and project meetings, and communicate updates, changes, or issues promptly and clearly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1 3 years of related experience.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform repetitive movements such as bending.

• Willingness to travel to field sites located 4 6 hours from Chesterfield, with approximately three overnight trips (3 4 days each) during the summer (June August).

• Strong interest in greenhouse operations, plant propagation, and irrigation.

• High attention to detail and effective task prioritization.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-project team environment.

• Proficiency in basic math and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

PPE Requirements:

• Closed shoes, pants, long sleeve shirts, safety glasses

Working Conditions:

• Laboratory, greenhouse, office and field

If lifting, how many pounds?:

• 30lbs

Any chemicals?:

• soluble fertilizer, cleaning soap, bleach

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.