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Controlled Environment - Biologist (Entry)
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$31,885 / year median in Missouri
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Job Title:
Controlled Environment - Biologist (Entry)Location:
Chesterfield, MO.Zip Code:
63017Start Date:
Right AwayWorker Shift Start Time:
08:00 AMKeywords:
#Chesterfieldjobs #ControlledEnvironmentjobs; #Biologistjobs; We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $31.81/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Studies the basic principles of plant life and the effects of varying environmental and physical conditions.
- 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.
- Elevated temperatures will occur in greenhouses in warmer months.
- Rotational weekend work may be required.
- Qualifications - Experience in controlled environment and growing plants is preferred.
- Commercial greenhouse experience would qualify.