Vylor Inc.
Sorghum Breeding Scientist
United States
About the role
Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture
At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.
Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.
We are looking for a Sorghum Breeding Scientist to join our team. This role is located onsite in Navasota, TX (near College Station, TX).
What You'll Do:
- Plans and conducts comprehensive sorghum breeding research program which furthers the development of sorghum hybrids and inbreds; and associated research projects. Identifies internal and external customer needs. Work implies hands-on analysis, advanced breeding, training, and field activity
- Lead a sorghum breeding research program that delivers superior hybrids, which provide performance improvements consistent with product development objectives
- Leverage enabling breeding technologies to drive product development improvements
- Advance novel methodology useful for the development of new sorghum hybrids
- Contribute to leadership of the Research Center, and effectively communicate with other scientists as necessary to ensure the success of all research activities at the Research Center
- Develop and deploy selection strategies for multi-trait selection of traits of interest
- Work both independently and as a member of a regional team to deliver products
What You Need:
- PhD in plant breeding or plant genetics, with an emphasis in the areas of genetics and data analytics is preferred.
- An independent, highly motivated, and self-directed scientist is required.
- Comprehensive knowledge and applied research experience in plant genetics or plant breeding.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to work well in a team environment.
- Experience or familiarity with quantitative/population genetics, meta-analysis, genome wide prediction methods, and other digital breeding methods.
- Preference given to those with experience in leveraging artificial intelligence into their daily work.
- Experience with field research processes and phenotypic data analyses and utilization is essential.
- Strong organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments across projects and abilities to effectively share results across the organization are required.
- Excellent personal interaction skills required for effectively developing strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people.
- We seek unique leaders who are strongly motivated by the desire to solve scientific questions; who are highly skilled quantitative scientists that excel at deeply investigating phenotypic and genetic information; and who can deliver results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Must be able to work in varying ergonomic environments including field activities such as planting, pollinating, harvest, and data collection.
Benefits – How We’ll Support You:
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
- Learn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor Benefits
- Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.