Manager Seed Production Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Posting Start Date: 6/26/26
Offer ID: 2363
Unit: HM Clause
Job Title: Research Assistant
Job Location: Immokalee
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:
• Assist with all aspects of the breeding program activities (seed preparation, planting, trial evaluation, data
collection, tissue sampling, database management, shipping, etc.)
• Oversee sowing, transplanting, pollination, and seed production
• Supervise field and greenhouse crews
• Work closely with greenhouse and field operations teams to ensure good plant health and organize needed
activities
• Proficiently use the internal breeding database for germplasm and data management
• Manage seed inventories, seed-health testing, and shipments
• Interact with plant pathologists, geneticists, and other departments to support breeding projects
• Manage tissue sampling and submission of genotyping and pathology projects
• Travel to domestic and international locations as needed to assist with evaluations
• Provide periodic local support to other breeding programs as needed
What we expect of you
To be considered, you will need:
• BS in plant breeding, plant science, horticulture, or related discipline required
• Prior experience in plant breeding, seed industry, or agricultural research highly preferred
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.
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 manipulate, 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 occasionally 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.
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 may be driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment. 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.