Field Testing Specialist

Vylor; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor is seeking a Field Testing Specialist for the Moorhead, MN Research Center. You will plan experiments, collect and analyze data, and carry out field operations including planting, pollinating, and harvest, with weekend/overtime during peak times.

You will operate agricultural research equipment, manage data flows, and support seed production activities while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture or scientific field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Results-driven with good time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Use drones, iPad, and modern software to conduct field research experiments.
• Collect, analyze, and distribute large data sets according to protocols.
• Summarize results with experiment managers and note data issues.
• Communicate effectively with growers, coworkers, customers, and management.
• Assist with seed production activities and field operations; overtime may be required during peak seasons.
• Operate agricultural research equipment (tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, combines).
• Assist with weed management, including spraying and fertilizing.
• May supervise temporary or seasonal staff.
• Maintain safe, respectful work environment and support other projects.
• Validate and troubleshoot research equipment and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Tech-savviness

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s in agriculture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

We are seeking a Field Testing Specialist to join our team. As a Field Testing Specialist, you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Moorhead, MN Research Center. You will play a key role in supporting all projects at the research center through activities including experiment planning, data collection and analysis, and field operations including planting, pollinating and harvest.

Responsibilities – What You’ll Do

• Use technology, including drones, iPad, and modern software tools to conduct field research experiments.
• Follow specific protocols to collect, analyze and distribute large volumes of data.
• Collaborate with experiment managers to summarize results of experiments, note problem areas during data collection, and recommend actions.
• Effectively communicate with growers, coworkers, key customers, and management.
• Assist with research center projects and research seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting, pollinating, and combine/hand harvest. These are critical times for the success of the research program, so weekend work and overtime will be required at these times.
• Operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines.
• Assist with weed management at our research locations, including spraying and fertilizing operations, ensuring optimal plant health and compliance with environmental regulations.
• May manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.
• Provide support for other research projects as assigned.
• Validate, operate and troubleshoot agricultural research equipment. This includes sprayers, tractors, planters, and combines.
• Uphold Corteva Agriscience’s Core Values in all aspects of your work, serving as a role model for ethical and professional behavior.

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field
• Technologically Savvy: Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software. Handling of large volumes of data will be required.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to develop a working relationship with team members by exhibiting effective communication and personal interaction skills with a diverse group of people.
• Results Driven: Self-motivated and ability to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem solving. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills.
• Safety Oriented: Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices

Physical Requirements

• Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including shift work and overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks.
• Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods, including some overnight stays.
• Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain CMV
• Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 drone license.
• Ability to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification.
• Please note there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance available.

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 - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

The salary range for this position is $61,000.00 to $74,000.00.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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.