Job Description
Posting Start Date:  4/8/25
Offer ID:  815
Unit:  HM Clause
Job Title:  R&D operations employee (seasonal)
Job Location:  Davis
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Company Introduction

“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.

Job description

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

Breeding and Research Support
• Sowing, transplanting, harvesting and seed processing of multiple crops in the field and greenhouse
• Organizing and overseeing other workers in the greenhouse and field
• Conduct training for workers involved in key breeding activities
• Seed packaging, inventory, shipment preparation
Station greenhouse crop and facility management
• Preparing planting media in appropriate containers, sowing, thinning and transplanting of seeds/seedlings
• Hand watering of transplants
• Greenhouse cleanup and disposal of plants, containers, media, etc. after project completion
• Greenhouse set up prior to the start of a new cycle.
• Assist in the application of routine crop protection chemicals and fertilizers.
• General operational support for breeding and plant pathology projects and programs
• Work alongside contract laborers conducting routine operational and breeding activities
Laboratory Support
• Technical support for plant quality analysis on a seasonal basis, including production and analysis of fruit extracts for quality analysis
• Collection and processing of plant tissue samples (seed, leaf, fruit, etc.) for molecular analysis by research teams
• Data entry into breeder or research databases and spreadsheets
• General lab and office operational support activities
Station operations support
• Help set up equipment and tools associated with key station activities including sowing, harvesting, seed
extraction, fruit handling and processing and seed packaging
• Support general site, lab, office or greenhouse activities as needed

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need: The candidate that will thrive in this role brings strong communication skills. We look for:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years field/greenhouse operations experience in a research or production setting.

Your benefits and working environment

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:

  • Competitive salary

    • This position’s range is $16.50 - $18.30/hr

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures.  As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.

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HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide.
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