Quality control technician

LIMAGRAIN; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

12 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

HM.CLAUSE, a GM unit of Limagrain, is seeking a Germination Lab/Greenhouse role in Modesto, CA. You will execute germination testing, prepare testing media, and manage seedling evaluations in controlled environments.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years of germination or lab experience, with a BS preferred. A strong emphasis on data entry and quality control in a hybrid, collaborative setting is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; B.S. in Biological Sciences preferred.
• 1–2 years germination or lab experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute germination testing following AOSA and HM Clause protocols.
• Prepare media for testing and maintain test seedlings.
• Utilize LIMS for data entry and file daily samples.
• Operate forklift and maintain greenhouse conditions.

Skills

Germination testing

Lab experience

Data entry

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

BS in Biological Sciences / related

Tools

LIMS

Forklift

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:

Germination Lab

• Execute Germination Testing Following AOSA and HM Clause protocols (Lab).
• Prepare media for testing (towels, blotters, AA, Thermogradient, etc.) following specific written procedures.
• Conduct seed germination testing using vacuum planting system or manually and perform seedling evaluations.
• Plant and maintain test seedlings under controlled environment.
• Utilize the LIMS system for data entry, file daily samples and retrieve samples as needed.
• Perform physical purity analysis and noxious weed seed examinations following HM Clause Protocols and AOSA Rules.

Greenhouse

• Conduct Germination Testing in the greenhouse following HM. Clause protocols.
• Prepare media for testing (vermiculite, sand, soil, etc.) following specific written procedures.
• Conduct seed germination tests using vacuum planting system or manual methods and perform seedling evaluations.
• Plant and maintain test seedlings under controlled environment.
• Utilize data entry LIMS system, file daily samples, and pull samples as needed.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely, efficient, safe, and effective manner.
• Operate sit down and stand-up forklift.

General

• Complete assigned tasks in a timely, efficient, safe, and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate to relevant stakeholders accordingly.
• Monitor all aspects that could affect test results, maintaining greenhouses and laboratories in a clean, safe and organized manner.
• Perform other quality control interdepartmental duties or other tasks when assigned

What We Expect Of You

To be considered, you will need:

High school diploma required. B.S. Degree in Biological Sciences, Botany, Agriculture, or related degree preferred.

1-2 years experience in germination and/or lab experience is highly desirable.

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
• This position’s range is: $18.50 to $25/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
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• +1 Floating Holiday per year
• Paid shutdown holidays
• Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits
• Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
• Learning Environment
• Promotions from within
• Paid Annual Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment
• Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
• 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
• Supplemental Employer Contribution Plan
• Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
• Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity paid time off
• Low family medical deductibles
• 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.

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 and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and 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 is regularly required to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently required to work in moderate noise conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; work in extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally required to work with fumes or airborne particles; work with extreme cold (non-weather); work with vibration; work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather).