Overview:
Tekwissen group isa workforce management provider throughout the USA and many othercountries in the world. This client is a German multinationalPharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largestpharmaceutical companies in the world headquartered in Leverkusenand areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcareproducts agricultural chemicals seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Title: Biologist(Entry)Biological R&DR&DCS
Location: ChesterfieldMO 63017
Duration: 11 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
A BS/MS biologist (or at least 2years lab assay or field experience) is needed with strongtechnical skills to support studies to evaluate the safety of BCSproducts.
Key responsibilities include:
* Support field studies by identifying andenumerating fieldcollected insects to family/genus level as part ofthe ecological risk assessment for biotechnologyderived plantproducts.
* Conductdevelopment of laboratory insect bioassays to meet GLP and qualitystandards.
* Providequality control support for data and reports.
* Ensure general lab and fieldequipment maintenance.
* Support additional field and lab activities as needed.
Desired skills include:
* Stronginsect identification skills
* Fundamental background in related areas of environmentalbiology such as entomology or toxicology
* Ability to work on multiple projects in adynamic teambased environment strong basic laboratory or field andexperimental design skills
* Strong organizational and data documentation skillsexperience with electronic data systems and
* Attention to detail and strongwriting skills. Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices or qualitysystem best practices is beneficial but not required.
Thisposition does NOT require support for planting pesticideapplication operating farm equipment and lifting over 50 lbs.
TekWisen Group is an equal opportunity employersupporting workforce diversity.