Job Description
Posting Start Date:  5/15/25
Offer ID:  957
Unit:  Vegetable Seeds Traits and Technology
Job Title:  Seasonal Research Aide 1 - Plant Pathology
Job Location:  Sun Prairie
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Company Information

“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: 

  • Organize and execute projects in the lab, greenhouse, and field (95% of total activity)
  • Ensure plant care and maintenance in greenhouse and growth chamber conditions
  • Responsible for maintenance, collection, and disposal of plant materials from greenhouse
  • Gather and summarize lab results and perform labor tracking via written and/or computer entries
  • Prepare media and plant pathogen cultures in the lab
  • Perform lab and greenhouse housekeeping duties including glassware cleaning, equipment maintenance, etc. 
  • Keep records of activities required in routine application accountabilities in a timely and accurate manner
  • Daily reporting of activities to manager and accountability for time spent on activities
  • Assist and/or execute diagnostic assays
  • Support station phytosanitary activities and adhere to company guidelines
  • Follow all workplace safety rules, regulations, standards, and practices
  • Other duties as assigned

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need:

 

  • High School diploma or Bachelor’s degree in biology, agriculture, or related life science discipline.
  • Experience working in agriculture or biological sciences desirable
  • English language written and spoken
  • Proficient math comprehension

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.  

 

 

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.

 

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Limagrain is the global leader in vegetable seeds and operates in the market with three Business Units: HM.CLAUSE, Vilmorin-Mikado, and Hazera. Limagrain Vegetable Seeds has developed a product portfolio comprising more than 40 species and operates on all continents. The significant investment in technologies and development, coupled with close customer relationships and a culture of partnerships, enables Limagrain Vegetable Seeds to provide vegetable growers worldwide with efficient seeds adapted to the needs of each region.

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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