Vylor Inc.
Field Testing Specialist
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.
Vylor has an exciting opportunity for a Field Testing Specialist based in York, Nebraska. The Field Testing Specialist position will serve as an integral team member of a comprehensive research station providing support for all station operations. The ideal candidate must have knowledge and experience about the agriculture industry and a high aptitude for attention to detail.
What You’ll Do:
- Support the York Research Center operations with multi crop seed filling, seed preparation and data collection.
- Skilled in operating planting, harvesting, and spray equipment as well as specialized remote sensing equipment.
- Agronomic knowledge of weed control and plot maintenance.
- Collect data and assess data quality.
- Assist with experiment planning and mapping.
- Supervise part-time employee crews to complete field activities according to protocols.
- Availability for overtime during peak seasons of planting and harvest.
- 100% site dedicated position.
What You Need:
- High school diploma/GED with 2-4 years' experience required, bachelor's or associate degree in agriculture or scientific related field preferred.
- Keen knowledge of agronomy, crop production, plant development, and experimental field plot design.
- Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate excellent communication/personal interaction skills to foster teamwork, enhance a positive work environment, and effectively develop strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people.
- Experience and skills with computers and data management.
- Experience operating planting and harvest equipment including electronics, GPS systems and data collection systems.
- Demonstrate skills in leadership, operational safety, supervision, and time management.
- Must be capable of working in varying ergonomic and environmental conditions for extended periods of time.
- Ability to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification.
- Valid driver's license required
** Please note there is no relocation or visa sponsorship available for this position.
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.