Seed Quality Champion — Germination Lab Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

12 Paid Holidays per year

401(k) employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

HM.CLAUSE, a Limagrain business unit, is seeking a Germination Lab technician in Modesto, CA. You will execute germination tests, prepare media, and maintain seedlings under controlled conditions. This role calls for accuracy, safety, and hands-on lab experience.

You will use LIMS for data entry, analyze purity and seed quality, and may operate a forklift. We value detail-oriented workers who help sustain high-quality vegetable seeds for farmers worldwide.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and a B.S. in Biological Sciences or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years germination or lab experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute germination testing following AOSA and HM Clause protocols.
• Prepare testing media and maintain test seedlings under controlled environment.
• Use LIMS for data entry and sample tracking.
• Operate forklift and maintain safe greenhouse/lab environments.
• Perform physical purity analysis and noxious weed seed exams.

Skills

Germination testing

Lab experience

LIMS data entry

Education

High school diploma

B.S. Degree in Biological Sciences, Botany, Agriculture, or related degree

Tools

LIMS system

Forklift operation

Job description

HM.CLAUSE, a Limagrain business unit, is seeking a Germination Lab technician in Modesto, CA. You will execute germination tests, prepare media, and maintain seedlings under controlled conditions. This role calls for accuracy, safety, and hands-on lab experience.

You will use LIMS for data entry, analyze purity and seed quality, and may operate a forklift. We value detail-oriented workers who help sustain high-quality vegetable seeds for farmers worldwide.