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Kelly is hiring for a Biologist position with one of our clients in Creve Coeur, MO.

• Full time- W2

• 7 months contract (May be extended or converted)

• $25/hr

Job Description:

• The applicant will work directly with research scientists with fungal pathogen or nematode experience to support the extent of projects for the fiscal year. This position will mainly support the screening of biocontrols on crop residues from several crops, including wheat and corn, but working with soybean and other model pathosystems might be required.

• Applicants will be responsible of maintaining experiments within growth chambers, incubators, and greenhouses, as well as cleaning and maintenance of these areas. Work will focus on planting, plant care, chemical applications, disease inoculations, rating of plant diseases, and data collection.

• In addition, the applicant will be responsible of maintaining cultures of obligate pathogen on associated hosts for various assays or groups.

• Other opportunities in plant pathology, specifically nematology, may also be obtained.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Education - requires a bachelor's degree in plant pathology, botany, horticulture, genetics, agronomy, chemistry, plant science, microbiology, biology, or a related scientific discipline.

• Experience - 0 to 3 years of paid or unpaid experience in one or more of the scientific disciplines described above. Applicant must have experience with common computer software (e.g. - MS Office suite).

• Additional but not required - Coursework in one or more of the disciplines described above. Specialized experience in plant pathology, microbiology, or mycology, chemical handling and spraying, and data analysis software. Experience working with plants, landscaping, or nursery. Hard or technical laboratory skills, such as familiarity using lab equipment (e.g. - fume, laminar flow or biosafety hoods, pipette, microscope, hemacytometer, etc.) and aseptic techniques

• Must be comfortable wearing N95 respirators

• Must be able to lift or move relatively heavy items

• Field work may also be required

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office , not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please apply online to be considered for the position.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. That’s why we’re proud to offer a complete array of voluntary benefits to members of the Kelly talent community.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.