Research Aide

Job Title

Breeding and Research Support

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:
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
• Conduct training for workers involved in key breeding activities
• Seed packaging, inventory, 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
• Work alongside contract laborers conducting routine operational and breeding activities Station operations support
• Help set up equipment and tools associated with key station activities including sowing, harvesting, seed extraction, fruit handling and processing and seed packaging
• Support general site, lab, office or greenhouse activities as needed

To be considered, you will need:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years working in agricultural research
• English and Spanish language fluency
• Working experience in seed industry is desirable

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 $21 - $26/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.
• Comprehensive Benefits Choices o Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance o 12 Paid Holidays per year o +1 Floating Holiday per year o Paid shutdown holidays o Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits o Company paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits o Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression o Learning Environment o Promotions from within o Paid Annual Training o Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment o Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness o 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching o Supplemental Employer Contribution Plan o Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options o Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits o Maternity and Paternity paid time off o Low family medical deductibles o Family Planning Resources

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 in excess of 105°F 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.

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.