Plant Biologist

  • Contract

Company Description

Overview: 

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. The below job opportunity is with one of our clients who is a global information technology company that provides high-performance and industry-focused solutions integrated with leading-edge security to clients in government, financial services and commercial markets. Their offerings include security software and, services, digital transformation and workplace services, industry applications and services, and innovative software operating environments for high-intensity enterprise computing. 
 

 

Job Description

Job Title: Plant Biologist 

Location: Chesterfield, MO, 63017 

Duration: 5+ Months   

Job Type: Contract     

Work Type:  Onsite 

 

 

Job Description:  

  • We are seeking a skilled and driven Biologist with hands-on experience working with plants in controlled environments (greenhouse or growth chambers).  

  • The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Plant Biology, Horticulture, or a related field, with practical research experience.  

  • This role involves regular crop cultivation, phenotyping, material sampling for lab assays, and assisting with hybrid seed production through plant pollination. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Grow, care and phenotype crops in a controlled environment in daily basis 

  • Conduct plant pollination for hybrid seed production following established Standard Operating 

  • Procedures (SOPs) accurately and ensure compliance 

  • Sample plant materials for laboratory assays 

  • Assist on experimental design, data analysis, interpret experimental data and present findings effectively 

Essential Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Plant Biology, Horticulture, or a related field 

  • Proven experience with plant research in controlled settings, including hybrid seed production 

  • Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability 

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently 

  • Motivation to work independently and as part of a team to achieve results 

  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environmen 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and basic statistical analysis 

Additional Information

Payrate: $24.74hr