Drone Phenotyping Seed Production Technician

Vylor Inc.; Guayama (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Seed Production Technician with UAS expertise to support seed production and agronomic research. You will conduct drone-based data collection and phenotyping, combining field work with data processing and analysis to drive informed decisions in seed production.

The role integrates hands-on field activities with data workflows, safety, and cross-functional collaboration, offering growth opportunities within a pioneering crop science company.

Qualifications

• Lead phenotypic activities using UAS to support seed production.
• Plan and execute UAS flights for aerial imagery under FAA Part 107.
• Perform pre/post-flight checks and maintenance of UAS.
• Maintain logs of flight ops, maintenance, and battery use.
• Collaborate with agronomy and breeding teams on data alignment.
• Ensure data integrity, safety, and compliance with standards.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification required.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead phenotypic activities using UAS (drones) to support timely seed production.
• Plan, schedule and execute UAS flights for aerial imagery and data collection over seed production fields following company SOP's, safety protocols, and FAA Part 107.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks, routine maintenance, equipment calibration, and troubleshooting of UAS hardware and software.
• Maintain UAS hardware, batteries, sensors and accessories and maintain accurate logs of all flight operations, maintenance, and battery usage.
• Collaborate with agronomy and breeding teams to ensure data alignment with experimental designs and field layouts.
• Ensure data integrity, safety, and compliance with company standards.
• Provide technical support on drone technologies.
• Assists in planting, detasseling, pollination, harvest, data collection and seed processing activities as needed.
• Supervise data collection teams, scheduling and ensuring data quality.
• Assess and improve safety practices to meet safety goals and environmental standards.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive work environment.

Skills

UAS flight operations

Drone data collection

Data analysis

Field phenotyping

Team leadership

Quality control

Documentation

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Bilingual English/Spanish

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy or related

Equivalent experience

Tools

UAS hardware

UAS software

GIS tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vylor Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Seed Production Technician with UAS expertise to support seed production and agronomic research. You will conduct drone-based data collection and phenotyping, combining field work with data processing and analysis to drive informed decisions in seed production.

The role integrates hands-on field activities with data workflows, safety, and cross-functional collaboration, offering growth opportunities within a pioneering crop science company.