Agronomy Field Testing Specialist & Data Lead

Vylor Inc.; York (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor Inc. is seeking a Field Testing Specialist to support the York Research Center operations, including seed filling, preparation, and data capture. You will work with planting, harvesting, and remote sensing equipment while ensuring data quality and protocol adherence.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED with 2–4 years' experience; a degree in agriculture or related field is preferred. Strong teamwork, safety awareness, and the ability to manage field crews are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of agronomy, crop production, plant development, and experimental field plot design.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork and relationships.
• Experience with computers and data management.
• Experience operating planting and harvest equipment including electronics, GPS systems and data collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the York Research Center operations with multi crop seed filling, seed preparation and data collection.
• Operate planting, harvesting, spraying equipment and remote sensing tools.
• Manage weed control and plot maintenance.
• Collect data and assess data quality.
• Assist with experiment planning and mapping.
• Supervise part-time crews to complete field activities per protocols.
• Availability for overtime during peak planting/harvest seasons.
• 100% site dedicated position.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Data management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's/Associate degree in agriculture or related field preferred

Tools

GPS systems

Data collection devices

Remote sensing equipment

Job description

Vylor Inc. is seeking a Field Testing Specialist to support the York Research Center operations, including seed filling, preparation, and data capture. You will work with planting, harvesting, and remote sensing equipment while ensuring data quality and protocol adherence.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED with 2–4 years' experience; a degree in agriculture or related field is preferred. Strong teamwork, safety awareness, and the ability to manage field crews are essential.