R&D Biologist

KellyMitchell Group; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K offered

Profit sharing

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking an R&D Biologist for an onsite role in Chesterfield, MO.

The position involves agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation, molecular characterization of transgenic events, and greenhouse maintenance, with lab keeping duties to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science required.
• 1+ year of laboratory research experience.
• Desire to work and take initiative within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation and molecular characterization of transgenic events.
• Maintain plants in greenhouse and perform routine lab keeping.
• Prepare lab space, perform weekly lab/biotech cleaning, and support experimental setup and reporting.

Skills

1+ year laboratory research experience

Desire to work and take initiative

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

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

Job description

Our client, a leader in agricultural R&D, is seeking an R&D Biologist to join their team. The position involves agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation, molecular characterization of transgenic events, maintenance of plants in greenhouse, and lab keeping. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite in both laboratory and greenhouse settings.

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

• Contract
• Work Location: Chesterfield, MO
• Work Arrangement: Onsite

Core Responsibilities

• The position involves agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation, molecular characterization of transgenic events, maintenance of plants in greenhouse, and lab keeping
• Preparing lab space for daily duties and performing weekly lab/biotech cleaning tasks
• Performing experimental set up, monitoring, and reporting

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree in plant biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology
• 1+ year of laboratory research experience
• Desire to work and take initiative within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Familiarity and/or experiences with tissue culture, sterile technique, molecular cloning, gene regulation, and microscopy will be a plus
• Experience in caring for plants in a greenhouse/controlled environment setting
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Safety-focused mindset and adherence to procedures
• Reliable, hands-on approach with strong work ethic
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and collaborate with team members
• Adaptability in a fast-paced research environment
• Location: Chesterfield, MO
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is $20.00 and $29.00 an hour. 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.
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered