Biologist Automated High Throughput Testing

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring a Biologist – Automated High-Throughput Testing for an exciting opportunity for a global pharmaceutical and life sciences company. This hands-on position combines biological laboratory work with automation and technology-enabled testing. The successful candidate will support high-throughput insect testing, perform routine biological assays, and operate automated and semi-automated laboratory equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone with a bachelor's degree in biology or a related scientific field who enjoys working with technology, learning new equipment, and contributing to a collaborative research environment. Extensive entomology experience is not required! Location: Chesterfield, MO (Onsite) Pay Rate: $34.19/hour Job Type: 6-month temp/contract role (possible extension and/or temp-hire) Schedule: Full-time | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Support automated insect bioassay workflows, including preparation, setup, execution, scoring, and data collection.
• Operate laboratory automation equipment and follow established procedures.
• Prepare solutions, media, and artificial diets used in insect testing.
• Set up, maintain, and accurately score insect bioassays.
• Care for plants in controlled-environment growth chambers and greenhouse settings.
• Enter data accurately and maintain experimental records.
• Perform routine equipment operation, cleaning, basic troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Maintain organized laboratory and controlled-environment workspaces.
• Identify workflow issues and collaborate with the team to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Work alongside scientists and technical team members in a fast-paced research environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Entomology, Plant Science, Agricultural Science, Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of biological principles and laboratory practices.
• Comfort working with technology and automated equipment, or a strong willingness and ability to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures.
• Ability to learn new processes, equipment, and software.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a biological, agricultural, laboratory, greenhouse, or controlled-environment setting.
• Exposure to laboratory automation, robotics, liquid handling, automated imaging, or high-throughput screening.
• Experience with insect bioassays, entomology, plant biology, or agricultural biotechnology.
• Familiarity with structured data collection or laboratory information systems.
• Interest in equipment troubleshooting and laboratory process improvement.

Pay Details: $34.19 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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