Breeding Farm Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Posting Start Date: 9/2/26
Offer ID: 2590
Unit: Limagrain Vegetable Seeds Traits and Technology
Job Title: Scientific development specialist
Job Location: Davis
Contract type: Permanent
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:
Laboratory Operations
• 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.
Greenhouse & Plant Production Support (Minimum 25%)
• 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.
Team Support
• 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.
What we expect of you
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
Competencies
An ideal candidate will embody the following:

• • 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, OneNote) 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 ability to independently manage multiple priorities, maintain reliable attendance, quickly learn new skills and technologies, and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality results in an efficiency driven research environment.

Work Environment
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, this position will be exposed to adverse 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.
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 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Laboratory, walk-in incubators and refrigerators, growth chambers, and greenhouse and field environments.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in increased heat and/or humidity conditions in greenhouse or occasionally field.
• Ability to repeatedly stand/squat and lift in laboratory and greenhouse activities.
• Occasionally requires usage of ladder and working at moderate height.

Working at HM.CLAUSE
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.
• 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
We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world's food supply and support the farmers that grow them.
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