Operations Research Associate

“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:

Crop Management

• Coordinate in conjunction with the Operations and Breeding teams the sowing program to be established at the R&D Station.
• Work together with the operations team so that the molecular markers are taken in the programmed time, as well as the shipments of seeds product of the blocks of crosses and / or field selections of the different programs established in the Station.
• Provide information to the breeder on the development of crops, variations in development and impact on the results according to the information provided.
• Provide follow-up and feedback to the Operations team about the cultural management of the crop (Irrigation, Fertilization, yarns, staking, harvests, evaluations, etc.).
• Generate and share crop development reports to the local and external breeding team, mentioning progress and improvement points in the different crops.
• Carry out Crop agreement and Crop review of each of the established programs, in conjunction with the R&D Site manager and the program breeder.

Planning and Strategy

• Schedule biweekly meetings with the R&D Site manager and Generate reports to review progress and points for improvement
• Participate in trainings as needed and provided that will help develop an optimal strategy for crop evaluation, growth, and selection that meets the expectations of the breeding teams.
• Participate in periodic crop walks with the Station Manager and/or other Operations Managers to review crop progress and develop plans to address any variances or opportunities.

Station and Organizational Development and Improvement

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and growth for the company.
• Participate in safety meetings provided by the HR and Operations team.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings to share progress and discuss opportunities for improvement.
• Work with others to provide training and development opportunities for all staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the R&D Site Manager.

To be considered, you will need: 

- BS degree in Agriculture or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- 2+ years working in an R&D environment.

- 2+ years Experience with regional vegetable crop production and cropping methods

- Previous experience with trialing and plant breeding is desirable

- Valid Driver’s License required.

- Bilingual in English/Spanish desired.

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.