Location
Chesterfield, MO | United States
Job description
Randstad is seeking a talented Biologist with 2 years of experience supporting entomology studies. In this position, you will work with a global leader in crop science research. They are a company committed to innovation, focused on working with farmers to help them produce more with fewer natural resources. This is a great opportunity in a positive, innovative work environment where all workers are treated with respect and diversity is accepted.
salary: $25 - $28 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities include:
- Support field studies by identifying and enumerating field-collected insects to family/genus level as part of the ecological risk assessment for biotechnology-derived plant products.
- Conduct development of laboratory insect bioassays to meet GLP and quality standards.
- Provide quality control support for data and reports.
- Ensure general lab and field equipment maintenance.
- Support additional field and lab activities as needed.
Must Haves:
- BS or MS degree in biology, entomology or related field of study with 2 years of experience in entomology research and lab assay development.
- Insect identification skills.
- Fundamental background in related areas of environmental biology, such as entomology or toxicology.
- Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic team-based environment.
- Basic laboratory or field and experimental design skills.
- Excellent organizational, writing and data documentation skills.
- Experience with electronic data systems.
- Attention to detail is a must.
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices or quality system best practices is beneficial but not required.
The essential functions of this role include:
- working in a smoke free environment
Skills * Entomology (2 years of experience is required)
- Assay Development (2 years of experience is required)
- Experimental Design (2 years of experience is required)
- GLP (2 years of experience is required)
- Insect Bioassays (2 years of experience is required)
- Crop Research (2 years of experience is required)
Qualifications * Years of experience: 2 years
- Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
[email protected].
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.
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