Kelly is seeking a **Biologist** for one of our clients in **Chesterfield, MO**


+ Hours 8am-5pm

+ 1 year contract

+ $28/hr


Responsibilities include:

Organizing and tracking experimental data

Planting, transplanting, and pollinating plants

Harvesting, shelling and counting seed

Tissue sampling

DNA extractions, PCR

Chromosome preparation

FISH/GISH

Microscopy

Cloning

Sequencing and sequence analysis

Maintaining detailed record keeping and documentation

Use of various IT tools/ team sites to manage day to day work

The successful candidate will work well with others yet be able to operate independently with general instruction, be attentive to detail, enjoy building relationships with partner groups, and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.


Required Education and Skills:

Minimum of B.S. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related natural science required

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Comfort and willingness to learn new IT tools and systems

Experience growing and caring for plants

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships and networks across teams


Desired Education and Skills:

Masters in Biology, Biochemistry, or related natural science

Experience with DNA extraction, PCR and cloning

Experience with project management

Experience with sterile technique and plant tissue culture

Experience using a fluorescent microscope


**Why Kelly** **** **?**


Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interestsits the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.


**About Kelly** ****


At Kelly, were always thinking about whats next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, were a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.


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