Seasonal Operations Research Assistant

Job Title:

Seasonal Operations Research Assistant

Job Location:

Immokalee

Contract type:
Seasonal

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.

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

• Assist with planning, setup, and maintenance of field trials and research projects.
• Collaborate with the Research Associate in evaluating and improving field trials to enhance efficiency, quality, and accuracy of research outcomes.
• Monitor field activities to ensure adherence to standard procedures and quality standards.
• Collect and record observational data accurately.
• Prepare and organize field materials, tools, and equipment.
• Report on field progress, issues, and outcomes to supervisors.
• Ensure a safe and efficient work environment for all field personnel.
• Require the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Receive and distribute seeds for seed production, variety trials, product development and marketing etc.
• Coordinate seed productions of advanced breeding lines with parent seed supply manager.
• Coordinate with field and greenhouse crew in seeding, transplanting, crossing blocks, and seed harvest.
• Collaborate with plant pathologist, genotyping team in project submission, result tracking and data entry.

To be considered, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Plant Science, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in field operations, agricultural research, or plant management and assisting in research trials or operational projects.
• Familiarity with standard field practices, safety protocols, and documentation.
• Spanish language is a plus.

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, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne‑Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri‑food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023‑2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.