Seasonal Research Aide - Application Plant Pathology

“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: 

·         Participate in projects in the lab, greenhouse and field (95% of total activity)

·         Grow plants in greenhouse and field conditions

·         Guarantee maintenance, collection and disposal of plant materials from greenhouse

·         Enter 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 that includes glassware cleaning, equipment maintenance, etc.

·         Keep records of activities required in routine application accountabilities in a timely and accurate manner

·         Assist with execution of diagnostic assays

·         Support station phytosanitary activities

·         Follow workplace safety rules, regulations, standards and practices

·         Other duties as assigned

To be considered, you will need:

·         High School diploma

·         Experience working in agriculture or biological sciences desirable

·         English language written and spoken

·         Basic math comprehension

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.