Research fellow - and biology

Unit: Limagrain Vegetable Seeds Traits and Technology
Job Title: Pre-Breeding Research Assistant
Contract type: Permanent
Company Introduction "WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION."
CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. 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.
Organize trials operations (sowing, planting, labeling, sampling, crossing, harvesting, seeds storage, ...) with local R&D operations, under the management of the pre-breeder
Participate to operations activities when needed
Organize plant selection following markers screening
Participate to the management of seed stocks in the seed vault and in BOS
Propose improvement of protocols and contribute to the drafting of new protocols
Run basic data handling and capture data in BOS
Participate to the curation of data in BOS
Participate to data analysis
Participate to the writing of reports
Act in compliance with local phytosanitary and prophylaxis BU rules
Act in compliance with legislation within the countries where the company operates, and in accordance with the company’s values related to environmental sustainability, employee safety & well-being, and with its CSR
Provide periodic local support to other breeding programs, as needed
Position requires a minimum BS in plant biology, plant science, horticulture, or related discipline
1-2 years experience working in the area of agricultural research
Prior experience in plant breeding, seed industry, or field/greenhouse research preferred
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. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.
Comprehensive Benefits Choices Medical, Dental, Vision

Work/Life Balance 12 Paid Holidays per year
+1 Floating Holiday per year
Paid shutdown holidays
Company Covered Benefits Company paid Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability

Wellness Benefits Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services

Paid Annual Training
Tuition Reimbursement

Welcoming Environment Business casual attire; open door policy

Financial Wellness 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
Low family medical deductibles
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery.