US- Plant Health Technician (Entry)

Location: Chesterfield, MO, 63017

Duration: 06+ months

Note: Must be able to report by 8 am daily and by 7:30 am during peak production

Job Description: The Plant Health Team is looking to fill a role with a Plant Health Technician (entry) for producing high-volume and high-quality inoculum to support characterization Breeding's pipeline for plant disease traits. Selected candidates will be expected to work in a fast-paced production style environment, and If time permits, there may be chances to work on other projects to build different desired skill sets & network. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to any of the following:

• Manipulate and manage diverse collection of fungal & bacterial pathogens
• Molecular characterization & identification of microorganisms
• Documentation of microorganisms in online databases
• Develop and implement in planta and in vitro assays
• Quality assurance & quality control assessments
• Implement sterile techniques throughout the entire pipeline
• Prepare different substrates and growth mediums
• Infesting, drying, harvesting, & packaging inoculum while maintaining sterile technique
• Support in packaging and shipping procedures, while remaining compliant
• Plant, maintain, and inoculate plants as well as collect tissue samples
• Keep good data records and ensure proper labeling
• Disposal of regulated and non-regulated waste regularly in both lab and controlled environment spaces
• On occasion, traveling & working in field sites may be required
• Able to handle frequent shifting of duties
• Occasionally assist Scientist with tasks related to projects
• Continuous sterilization of machinery, materials, labs, greenhouses, & growth chambers needed for production