Plant Biologist at Adecco USA

Adecco Healthcare and Life Sciences is partnered with an Notable Pharmaceutical Company in Creve Coeur, MO, seeking a Plant Biologist to join their growing team. If this sounds like you, let's connect!

The anticipated wage for this position is $25 to 27.5 hourly. Hourly wage may depend upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Research Assistant to work with wheat in a controlled environment (Growth Chamber/Greenhouse). The ideal candidate will be responsible for the routine growth and maintenance of plants in these controlled settings, assisting in the design, and independently or collaboratively executing research experiments. This role requires a highly motivated and results-oriented team player with excellent communication skills and a strong scientific background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily care and maintenance of plants in growth chambers and greenhouses.

• Assist in the planning, execution, and troubleshooting of research experiments.

• Record, analyze, and interpret experimental data.

• Maintain detailed and organized records of plant progress and experimental outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Biology, Plant Molecular Biology, or related fields with experience in plant care.

• Hands-on experience with greenhouse and growth chamber plant care.

• Familiarity with plant physiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, and genomics.

• Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and data analysis tools.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience in wheat research is a plus.

• Strong experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Additional Information:

• This role involves significant manual labor, including watering plants, maintaining growth chambers, administering treatments (physical or chemical), preparing fertilizers, managing pollination, and documenting plant progress.

• There is an exciting opportunity for direct impact—current experiments have the potential to move straight to production, affecting farmers and the company's output.

• Opportunities for professional growth, additional research experience, and contribution to experimental ideas.

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend or holiday work as needed.

• Must-Haves: Strong attention to detail, organizational and planning skills, biology background, hand dexterity, and a positive attitude.

• Nice-to-Haves: Curiosity, a big-picture perspective, mental agility, and knowledge of plant physiology and morphology.

• Potential for contract extension based on performance and business needs.

 Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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