Scientific development specialist

Unit:
Limagrain Vegetable Seeds Traits and Technology

Job Title:

Scientific development specialist

Job Location:

Davis

Contract type:
Permanent

Job Description:

“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.

• Perform plant tissue culture activities under aseptic conditions, such as:
• Anther culture
• Isolated microspore culture
• Ovary culture
• Embryo rescue
• Prepare basic culture media according to established protocols.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, pipettes, flow cytometers, autoclaves, and laminar flow hoods.
• Enter and maintain accurate data in LIMS and other laboratory tracking systems.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, glassware, basic stock supplies, and equipment to support daily operations.

• Perform assigned tasks in greenhouse or outdoor conditions (including heat and humidity).
• Collect samples and perform routine plant maintenance.
• Monitor greenhouse environmental conditions and pest activity.
• Assist with general greenhouse operations and production tasks as needed.

• Provide support for ongoing research and production projects within Cell Biology and related teams.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure consistent, high‑quality results.
• Participate in other departmental activities and projects as assigned.

To be considered, you will need:

• High school degree required
• Scientific foundational knowledge of cell biology, plant biology, or related life sciences.
• Laboratory Experience and Aseptic Technique preferred
• General greenhouse experience preferred
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology, Biology, Plant Science, or related field preferred

• Scientific foundational knowledge of cell biology, plant biology, or related life sciences.
• Aseptic technique to perform in vitro experiments without contamination. Good visual and manual dexterity to conduct daily activities required. Experience with plant tissue culture and greenhouse plant maintenance is preferred.
• Attention to detail during execution of routine laboratory tasks with continuous accurate, efficient, and high‑quality results.
• Data collection and documentation experience using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note) at a minimum. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (e.g., starLIMS) preferred.
• Effective Teamwork and Collaborative spirit with to effectively share workspace, equipment, and resources; able to work both independently and collaboratively to meet daily and weekly objectives. Comfortable working alongside, leading, and following directions in a diverse team structure.
• Written and verbal communication skills effective for documenting experiments, summarizing results, and communicating findings to supervisors and cross‑functional research or breeding teams and with team members across a diverse experience level.
• Adaptability, dependability, and a growth‑oriented mindset with the…