Molecular Pathology Specialist - Plant Disease

Vylor Inc.; La Rinconada; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. is expanding its Sevilla pathology lab to advance molecular diagnostics and greenhouse phenotyping for crop research.

The Pathology specialist will own daily molecular workflows, including sample preparation, assay execution, and results delivery, while coordinating with the Pathology Leader and cross‑functional partners. The role emphasizes throughput, data quality, and turnaround time, with opportunities to contribute to strategy and SOP improvements as the lab grows its

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with PCR / RT‑PCR and pathogen detection.
• Experience working in an applied research or diagnostic laboratory environment.
• Strong execution mindset with attention to detail and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate PCR and RT‑PCR‑based pathogen diagnostics with high accuracy and consistency.
• Provide scientific input into phenotyping strategies and disease screening approaches.
• Own daily molecular workflows include sample preparation, assay execution, and results delivery.
• Support greenhouse disease phenotyping activities, ensuring alignment between phenotypic and molecular data.
• Ensure data quality, traceability, and documentation across lab workflows.
• Contribute to SOP adherence and continuous improvement of lab processes.
• Contribute to medium and long‑term pathology strategy, including technology upgrades and capability expansion.

Skills

PCR/RT‑PCR

Pathogen detection

Lab diagnostics

Data quality

Education

Master’s degree in Plant Pathology

Job description

Vylor, Inc. is expanding its Sevilla pathology lab to advance molecular diagnostics and greenhouse phenotyping for crop research.

The Pathology specialist will own daily molecular workflows, including sample preparation, assay execution, and results delivery, while coordinating with the Pathology Leader and cross‑functional partners. The role emphasizes throughput, data quality, and turnaround time, with opportunities to contribute to strategy and SOP improvements as the lab grows its