Job Title: Research Technician

Job Description

The Research Technician will work in clean laboratory and growth chamber settings, focusing on plants, soil, and plant pathogens. The role involves preparing testing supplies, culturing inoculum, planting, plant care, inoculation, disease assessment, and routine cleaning of labs and chambers. While experience with sterile technique and culturing fungi is preferred, it is not required. The candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare testing supplies.Culture inoculum for experiments.Plant and care for plants.Perform inoculation and disease assessment.Conduct routine cleaning of labs and chambers.

Essential Skills

Detail-oriented and organized.Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Flexibility and reliability in various conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in plant care or plant pathology/nematology is a plus.Experience with sterile technique and culturing fungi is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both clean laboratory settings and growth chambers with varying temperatures. The role may require working in dusty, warm, or strictly clean conditions. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and gloves will be provided. The position does not involve driving or working at heights, and there are no chemicals involved other than bleach for cleaning purposes.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chesterfield, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesterfield,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026.

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