Phenotyping Supervisor

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. As a Phenotyping Supervisor at our Princeton, Indiana research station, you will lead people and phenotyping activities within a multi-crop research center developing and characterizing new hybrids and varieties across corn, soybean, wheat, and canola.

You will lead full-time and contingent employees while owning the planning, execution, and quality of phenotypic data collection. You will partner with scientists and Research Operations to ensure high-quality data are collected safely, accurately, and on time while contributing to the overall success of station research activities.

***Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.

What You'll Do:

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop full-time employees through clear expectations, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Recruit, train, organize, and lead contingent employees supporting seasonal research activities.
• Plan staffing and workloads to execute research activities during seasonal peaks.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, productive, and accountable work environment.
• Serve on the Functional Station Leadership Team to set priorities, address challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders to deliver successful research outcomes.
• Lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Phenotyping & Data Management

• Own the development and execution of phenotypic data collection plans across multiple crops.
• Coordinate people, equipment, technology, and timing to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
• Ensure phenotypic data are reviewed, processed, and delivered according to established quality standards.
• Drive data accuracy, completeness, and integrity through routine quality reviews and corrective actions.
• Partner with scientists and operational teams to resolve data-quality issues and improve research outcomes.
• Lead the adoption and effective use of phenotyping technologies, including UAVs, remote sensing, GPS/GIS, mobile data collection, and image-based tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate phenotyping workflows.

Research Operations & Safety

• Coordinate phenotyping activities with planting, crop management, disease screening, harvest, and other seasonal research operations.
• Provide hands-on leadership and support during critical seasonal activities.
• Operate and support agricultural and research equipment as needed.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and drive accountability for safety, quality, compliance, and risk management.

What Skills You Need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Plant Science, Agricultural Systems, or a related field.
• Leadership: 3+ years of people leadership or demonstrated experience leading teams, projects, or seasonal workforces preferred.
• Research & Agronomy: Working knowledge of field research, agronomy, crop production, or agricultural research operations preferred.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn research software, digital data-collection systems, and emerging technologies. Ability to effectively manage and evaluate large volumes of data.
• Communication: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Results Focus: Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, make decisions, solve problems, initiate improvements, and deliver results.
• Safety: Strong commitment to safe work practices and risk management.
• Equipment: Ability and willingness to learn and operate agricultural and research equipment, including tractors, planters, and combines.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental and ergonomic conditions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends during seasonal peak periods.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight when business needs are required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet applicable commercial motor vehicle (CMV) requirements.

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.

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.