Global Seed Operations Quality Innovation Intern

Vylor, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. in Johnston, Iowa is seeking a Quality Innovation Intern to join the Global Seed Operations Quality team for May–August 2027.

You will design experiments, analyze data from imaging systems, sensors, and other diagnostics, and support machine-learning driven seed-classification efforts under expert guidance. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and data analysts to prototype new tools and workflows, maintain rigorous records, and present findings to the team and business

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong interest in agricultural innovation, seed technology and data-driven problem-solving.
• Ability to collaborate across technical disciplines and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Experimental design and innovation: plan and document experiments evaluating seed quality with emerging technologies.
• Data analysis: organize and interpret data from imaging systems, sensors, and diagnostic platforms.
• Machine-learning support: assist with data prep and evaluation for ML or automated seed-classification use cases.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with scientists, engineers, and analysts to prototype new tools and workflows.
• Documentation and quality: maintain records and communicate risks, findings and next steps.
• Project presentation: present findings and recommendations to Global Seed Operations Quality and partners.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven problem solving

Attention to detail

Curiosity/initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy

Bachelor's degree in plant science

Bachelor's degree in seed science

Bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering

Bachelor's degree in biological engineering

Bachelor's degree in data science

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in statistics

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of AgricultureAt 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.Vylor is seeking a motivated student to join the Global Seed Operations Quality organization as a Quality Innovation Intern. This internship provides an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects that support innovation in global seed-testing operations.Working alongside laboratory leaders, scientists, engineers, and data analysts, you will explore how emerging technologies—including imaging, sensors, automation, and machine learning—can support the evaluation of seed viability, vigor, and purity.What You Will DoExperimental design and innovation: Support the design, planning, execution, and documentation of experiments that evaluate seed quality using emerging technologies.Data analysis and interpretation: Organize and analyze data from imaging systems, sensors, and other diagnostic platforms to identify patterns related to seed health and quality.Machine-learning support: Assist with preparing data, testing approaches, and evaluating results for machine-learning or automated seed-classification use cases under the guidance of technical experts.Cross-functional collaboration: Work with quality-testing laboratory leaders, scientists, engineers, and data analysts to prototype and evaluate new tools, methods, and workflows.Documentation and quality: Maintain clear experimental records, follow established laboratory and data-quality procedures, and communicate risks, findings, and next steps.Project presentation: Present project findings and recommendations to the Global Seed Operations Quality team and other business partners.QualificationsRequiredCurrently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in agronomy, plant science, seed science, agricultural engineering, biological engineering, data science, computer science, statistics, or a related disciplineStrong interest in agricultural innovation, seed technology, experimentation, or data-driven problem-solvingStrong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical disciplinesDemonstrated curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and willingness to learnAvailability to work in Johnston, Iowa, from approximately May through August 2027PreferredExperience with laboratory work, experimental design, data collection, or statistical analysisFamiliarity with imaging systems, sensors, computer vision, automation, or machine-learning conceptsExperience using data-analysis or programming tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, R, MATLAB, or similar applicationsCoursework or project experience related to seed biology, plant physiology, image analysis, or predictive modelingWhat You Will GainHands-on experience with innovation projects in global seed-quality testingExposure to imaging, sensing, automation, machine learning, and laboratory workflowsExperience translating experimental data into practical findings and recommendationsOpportunities to strengthen technical, analytical, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skillsConnections with scientists, engineers, laboratory leaders, data analysts, and other seed-production professionalsJoin Vylor to explore emerging technologies and help advance how seed quality is evaluated across global operations.Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.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.