Vylor — the standalone advanced seed and genetics company home to trusted brands such as Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer® — is hiring an Agronomy Specialist to join its Monroe testing team. This hands-on role supports high-priority research programmes by helping set up experiments, planting and harvesting plots, collecting and uploading field data, analysing results, and keeping the research station running smoothly. You will also work with the Ops Lead and agronomy team on drone flight planning — tracking restricted flight areas, building flight plans from trait protocols, monitoring GDUs for flight timing, and scheduling flights. A Bachelor’s degree with up to 2 years of industry experience, farm equipment skills, and an FAA Part 107 drone licence (or the ability to get one) are required. Health benefits start on day one, with four weeks of paid time off and strong parental leave.
About Vylor — Powering the Future of Agriculture
Company: Vylor, Inc. — standalone advanced seed and genetics business separating from Corteva (expected completion Q4 2026)
Science: Elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, gene editing, and molecular breeding
Brands: Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer® — performance products farmers rely on
Team: Testing station team supporting advancement decisions with quality field data
Mission: Help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science
Vylor — Benefits Package
Health: Health benefits for you and your family starting on your first day of employment
Time Off: Four weeks of paid time off, two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Family: Parental leave with a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future: Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement programme
Growth: Numerous development opportunities to build your skills inside a purpose-driven company
Important Notes for Applicants
No visa sponsorship is available for this role — applicants must already have the right to work in the USA.
Seasonal demand: extended work hours and overnight travel are required during planting and harvest.
Requirements: clean driving record, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and an FAA Part 107 licence (held or attainable).
Position Overview
This Agronomy Specialist role is a practical, data-focused research position at the centre of Vylor’s field testing operations. The specialist works with station colleagues to set up experiments, coordinates with field contacts at cotton, corn, and soybean testing sites, prepares and sorts seed packets into planting order, plants plots, takes notes, uploads data using advanced technology, monitors in-field issues, and harvests plots to completion — using independent judgment along the way. The role also plans drone operations around restricted flight areas, builds flight plans from trait protocols, and monitors growing degree units to time flights. In the seed lab, the specialist helps with spreadsheet work, seed cleaning, sorting, inventory, and supervision of hourly employees. You will operate tractors, planters, combines, and other farm equipment, calibrate spray booms, and complete basic herbicide rate calculations, while taking part in safety committees and audits. A genuine curiosity about genetic marker data, applied ag biotechnology, statistics, and GPS/GIS systems will help you grow quickly here.
Why This Role Matters: Every advancement decision at a seed company rests on trustworthy field data. As Agronomy Specialist, your careful plot work, accurate note-taking, drone timing, and clean data uploads are what turn a growing season into reliable evidence — helping Vylor bring better-performing hybrids and varieties to farmers.
Key Responsibilities
Field Trials & Data Collection
- Help station employees set up experiments and perform advanced data analyses to support advancement decisions
- Work with field contacts at cotton, corn, and soybean testing sites
- Prepare and sort seed packets into planting order, then plant, take notes, and upload data using advanced technology
- Monitor in-field issues and harvest plots to completion, using independent judgment where appropriate
Drone Flight Planning
- Plan locations around restricted flight areas with the Ops Lead and agronomy team
- Create flight plans based on trait protocols and monitor GDUs for flight timing
- Schedule drone flights and keep records tidy for research use
- Hold or obtain an FAA Part 107 licence to operate within regulations
Seed Lab & Equipment Operations
- Support seed lab work including spreadsheet manipulation, cleaning, sorting, and inventorying seed
- Supervise hourly employees and help maintain chemical and supply inventory for experiments
- Operate all types of farm equipment and reduce downtime through quick fixes and preventive maintenance
- Calibrate spray booms and complete basic herbicide rate calculations
Safety, Teamwork & Daily Decisions
- Participate in regional safety committees and audits and administer centre-wide safety programmes
- Keep collaborative contact between the Station Ops Lead and other team members so research goals are met
- Prioritise work activities to meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects
- Identify improvements to procedures and efficient uses of research resources
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with up to 2 years of industry-related experience
- Experience with agricultural equipment — tractors, planters, combines — and on-farm use
- Interest in genetic marker data, applied ag biotechnology, statistics, and GPS/GIS systems
Licences & Physical Requirements
- Must have or be able to attain an FAA Part 107 drone licence
- Clean driving record
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Willingness to work extended hours and travel overnight during planting and harvest
Essential Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organisational skills, and computer skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse team
- Open-minded, willing to learn beyond current experience
About Vylor — Seed & Genetics
Vylor is the newly separated advanced seed and genetics company created from Corteva’s seed business, with the separation anticipated to complete in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Accepting this role means you would be expected to move into Vylor, Inc. employment processes and benefit plans after the separation, with details shared later. The company combines elite germplasm, biotechnology, gene editing, and molecular breeding, and its portfolio includes Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®. Vylor welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.
Career Excellence: Join Vylor in Monroe — run field trials, plan drone flights, work across cotton, corn, and soybean sites, and build a research-driven agronomy career with a leader in seed innovation.
Who Should Apply?
- Agronomy Graduates: With up to 2 years of research or field trial experience looking for a seed-industry start
- Field Research Technicians: Comfortable planting, harvesting, and recording plot data accurately
- Drone Pilots in Ag: With FAA Part 107 credentials or a plan to earn one quickly
- Farm Equipment Operators: With tractor, planter, and combine experience and a mechanical mindset
- Data-Minded Crop Scientists: Curious about genetic markers, GIS, and statistics
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