R&D operations employee

Posting Start Date: 10/20/26

Offer ID: 2727

Unit: HM Clause

Job Title: R&D operations employee

Job Location: Davis

Contract type: Seasonal

Job Description:

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

• Sowing, sampling, transplanting, evaluation and harvesting of multiple crops in fields and greenhouses

• Seed processing including extraction, washing, disinfection, treatment, and packaging of harvested seed

• Work alongside contract laborers conducting routine operational and breeding activities

• Conduct cross-training for workers involved in key breeding activities

• Occasional inventory and shipment preparation

Greenhouse Operation Support

• Greenhouse preparation prior to the start of a new cycle.

• Preparing planting media in appropriate containers, sowing, thinning, and transplanting of seeds/seedlings

• Hand watering of seedlings and transplants

• Greenhouse cleanup and disposal of plants, containers, media, etc. after project completion

• General operational support for breeding, plant pathology, and cell biology projects and programs

• This applies more to Seasonal Operations Aide for Greenhouse,

• Be prepared to work in high heat temperatures ( 95˚ F)

Laboratory Support

• Technical support for plant quality analysis, including production and processing of fruit extracts

• Collection and processing of plant tissue samples (seed, leaf, or fruit) for molecular analysis

• Data entry into breeder or research databases and spreadsheets on occasion

• General lab and office operational support activities

Station Operation and Facilities Management Support

• Use and maintain equipment and tools needed for key station activities including sowing, harvesting, seed extraction, fruit handling and processing and seed packaging

• General operational support for facilities management, including general housekeeping

• Support greenhouse, field, lab, office, and general site activities as needed

• Be prepared to work in high heat outdoor temperatures ( 95˚ F)

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years field/greenhouse operations experience in a research or production setting.

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 $19 - $24/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.

Your benefits and working environment

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

up to 95°F during peak season.

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. Wear appropriate work clothing and footwear suitable for agriculture

environments, including open fields and greenhouses. Wear weather appropriate clothing and closed-toe, slip

resistant shoes or boots. 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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