What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biologist - Controlled Environment position at TekWissen LLC?
Overview :
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Title : Biologist - Controlled Environment
Location : Chesterfield, MO, 63017
Duration : 6 Months
Job Type : Contract
Work Type : Onsite
Job Description :
Studies the basic principles of plant life and the effects of varying environmental and physical conditions.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks.
Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Will be working with row crops (canola, corn, cotton, and soybeans) in greenhouses and growth chamber settings.
Duties will vary from day to day, but will include sowing, plant care, discarding, cleaning, transplanting, harvesting, and seed processing.
Position requires standing for long periods of time.
Detail orientation is required due to nature of work.
Elevated temperatures will occur in greenhouses in warmer months.
Qualifications -
Experience in controlled environment and growing plants is preferred. Commercial greenhouse experience would qualify.
Education -
Associates or Bachelors degree in agronomy, biology, horticulture, or other life sciences.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
