Research Aide

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. We specialize 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 today’s agricultural challenges 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.

About the role

You will be a great fit if you have experience in the following areas:

• Breeding and research support
• Sowing, transplanting, harvesting, and seed processing of multiple Sonalaceae crops in the field and greenhouse
• Organizing and overseeing other workers in the greenhouse and field
• Conducting training for workers involved in key breeding activities
• Seed packaging, inventory, and shipment preparation
• Station greenhouse crop and facility management
• Preparing planting media in appropriate containers, sowing, thinning, and transplanting of seeds/seedlings
• General operational support for breeding, molecular, and plant pathology projects
• Working alongside contract laborers conducting routine operational and breeding activities
• Station operations support
• Setting up equipment and tools associated with key station activities including sowing, harvesting, seed extraction, fruit handling and processing, and seed packaging
• Supporting general site, lab, office, or greenhouse activities as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years working in agricultural research
• English and Spanish language fluency
• Working experience in the seed industry is desirable

Benefits

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

• Work/Life Balance
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year + 1 Floating Holiday per year
  • Paid shutdown holidays
  • Progressive time off starting at 80 vacation hours
• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Company paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability
  • Wellness Benefits: Family EAP, Telehealth, and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
  • 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
  • Supplemental Employer Contribution Plan
  • Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
  • Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits
  • Maternity and Paternity paid time off
  • Low family medical deductibles
  • Family Planning Resources

Pay

This position’s range is $21 - $26/hr. Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures. 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.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in a greenhouse and open field environment where summer temperatures can exceed 105°F
• Specific vision abilities required 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.

• Driving cars, trucks, or other equipment
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Walking on uneven ground, working near equipment or machinery
• Moderate noise level typical of this work environment