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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
•    Assist breeding program in field logistics, field maintenance, trial evaluation, and harvest.
•    Organizing and working with other employees in the greenhouse and field
•    Seed packaging, inventory, shipment preparation
•    Data entry into breeder or research databases and spreadsheets 
•    Count and prepare seed for planting and shipping
•    Perform all tasks and behave in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related company policies and practices
•    Assist the breeding program in any additional tasks required
•    Support general field, office, or greenhouse activities as needed
Field and Greenhouse Support
•    Help prepare activities including sowing, harvesting, seed extraction, fruit handling and processing and seed packaging 
•    Collecting data and samples from nursery and hybrid trials
•    Assist in pollen collection and pollinating crossing blocks
•    Maintain a high standard of precision and diligence in creating high-quality seed
•    General support for breeding projects
•    Work alongside contract laborers conducting routine 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 samples (seed, leaf, fruit, etc.) for molecular analysis by research teams 
•    Collection and processing of fruit samples (seed, leaf, fruit, etc.) for quality lab analysis by research teams 

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need: 

•    High School diploma or equivalent
•    2+ years field/greenhouse experience in a research or production setting are preferred.

•    Valid driver's license required.
•    Bilingual (Conversational Level) in English and Spanish is a plus.

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
o    This position’s range is $16.90 - $19/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.

Physical Demands   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Ability to work in a greenhouse and open field environment where summer temperatures can be in excess of 105°F
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be driving cars, trucks, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.  The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery.  The noise level that is typical of this work environment is moderate. 

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