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.
The Agronomy Specialist will work under the direction of the Agronomy Lead and Station Manager to provide agronomic support to all groups within the Woodland, CA Research Station. The Assistant will be responsible for various tasks while working across functions to achieve successful research trials from planting, through harvest and quality data in all crops.
***Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.
What You'll Do:
- Execute field trial operations including but not limited to land preparation, irrigation, planting/transplanting, field scouting, pesticide applications, harvest and hand labor as needed.
- Work independently or collaboratively within a team structured environment of Research Scientists, Assistants and Operations personnel.
- Works with team members to maintain collaborative contacts between Station Ops lead, Agronomy Lead, scientists, agronomists, and contracted staff to ensure research goals are met to expectations.
- Will be an integrated member of the Woodland, CA team, participate in safety committees, audits, center-wide safety programs, and comply with all center and company policies.
- Periods of extended work hours and overnight travel during planting and harvest will be required.
- Other duties and cross-training in other aspects of row and permanent crop agriculture, agricultural research, station and facility support, and maintenance as needed.
- Identify improvements in procedures and protocols within allotted time constraints.
- Identify appropriate and efficient uses of station research project resources.
- Assist in the logistics of agronomic equipment and employees to complete research tasks in a timely manner.
- Make daily decisions associated with conducting experiments that reflect Company Policies.
- Decide priority of work activities to meet assigned deadlines, balancing all assigned projects.
What Skills You Need:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3 years of related experience.
- Familiarity with operations and maintenance of agricultural equipment (tractors, planters, cultivators, sprayers, combines, tillage equipment, etc.) and on-farm usage preferred.
- Ability to work in outdoor environment with exposure to the environmental extremes of the Sacramento Valley.
- Ability to safely handle and apply various types of agricultural pesticides.
- Ability to manage crews as needed.
- Ability to precisely calibrate fertilizer and pesticide spray application equipment.
- Ability to take and manage field data.
- Experienced with MS Office software and other data management software.
- Excellent verbal, written communication skills, organizational skills and computer skills/experience.
- Excellent personal interaction skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people.
- Spanish speaking skills are beneficial but not required.
- Having a pesticide applicators license or the ability to obtain one within the first 120 days of hire.
- Must be capable of doing physical lifting (up to 50lbs).
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
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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.
The salary range for this position is $68,355.00 to $75,950.00.
This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.
Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information
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