Plant Pathologist - Research Technician

Job Title: Plant Pathologist - Research Technician
Location: St. Louis, MO, Chesterfield, MO - LOCAL CANDIDATES. Relocation not available.
area code: 636, 314
Zip Code: 63017
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #plantbiologistjobs #agriculturejobs #plantpathologyjobs #soiltestingjobs

Plant Pathologist - Research Technician job duties:
**Working in a clean laboratory and growth chambers with plants and soil and plant pathogens, culturing fungi and bacteria using sterile techniques.
**Soil DNA extraction
**Maintaining inoculum cultures, plant inoculations, disease ratings, general plant care
**Working in a lab focusing on multiple plant disease assays

Qualifications:
Bachelors with plant Biology experience
Knowledge in Entomology or Nematology
Experience with plant pathology, soil processing, testing, maintaining pathogens
Experience with infectious disease assays
Growth chamber experience and able to work independently

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.