Research Aide

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

• Lead a team of seasonal and/or contract workers for completion of operational and breeding activities related to a breeding program. Tasks including sowing, transplanting, harvesting, seed extraction, seed disinfection, seed packaging, and molecular marker tissue sampling, greenhouse plant care, and pollinations, while also performing these tasks and/or training others to perform them, as needed
• Assist the breeders and research assistant/associate in any activities as needed
• Assist the breeding program in Labor coordination, Field logistics, Field maintenance, trial evaluation, and Harvest, for on-station and off-station trials
• Data collection and data entry into breeder or research databases/spreadsheets
• Processing seed requests: seed inventory efforts, seed packaging, shipping, and record keeping
• Ensuring the accuracy of field and greenhouse plot/plant labelling
• Ensuring the compliance with phytosanitary and safety procedures in place at the work site
• May work in the field, greenhouse, lab, office and other work environments required by the position
• Other duties as assigned

To be considered, you will need: 

• Pro-active and detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to clearly report issues that may occur while performing tasks and propose/discuss solutions to avoid or minimize the future occurrence of the same issues
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office and email
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions for long periods
• Must be able to travel occasionally throughout the season for consecutive days, including overnight stay
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Valid driver's license required
• Spanish speaking is a plus

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 1 Floating Holiday per year
• Paid shutdown holidays
• Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits
• Annual Fitness reimbursements, covered massage benefits & unlimited health coaching
• Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
• Learning Environment
• Promotions from within
• Paid Annual Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment
• Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
• 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
• Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck
• Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
• Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity paid time off
• Fertility and Infertility benefits
• Low family medical deductibles

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.