Research Technician
Company: Actalent
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Research Technician
Job Description The Research Technician will work in clean
laboratory and growth chamber settings, focusing on plants, soil,
and plant pathogens. The role involves preparing testing supplies,
culturing inoculum, planting, plant care, inoculation, disease
assessment, and routine cleaning of labs and chambers. While
experience with sterile technique and culturing fungi is preferred,
it is not required. The candidate should be detail-oriented,
organized, self-motivated, and capable of working both
independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities Prepare testing supplies. Culture inoculum for
experiments. Plant and care for plants. Perform inoculation and
disease assessment. Conduct routine cleaning of labs and chambers.
Essential Skills Detail-oriented and organized. Ability to work
independently and collaboratively. Flexibility and reliability in
various conditions. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience
in plant care or plant pathology/nematology is a plus. Experience
with sterile technique and culturing fungi is preferred. Work
Environment The work environment includes both clean laboratory
settings and growth chambers with varying temperatures. The role
may require working in dusty, warm, or strictly clean conditions.
Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and gloves
will be provided. The position does not involve driving or working
at heights, and there are no chemicals involved other than bleach
for cleaning purposes. stlsci Job Type & Location This is a
Contract position based out of Chesterfield, MO. Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility
requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to
change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program
terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role
may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical
Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax
and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance
(Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short
and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) •
Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time
Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a
fully onsite position in Chesterfield,MO. Application Deadline This
position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026. About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services
and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their
engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized
experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a
network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients
across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of
the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and
will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age,
color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any
characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a
reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of
the job application process or interviewing due to a disability,
please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other
accommodation options.
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