NA Research Equipment Support Specialist

Vylor; Olivia (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vylor Inc. is seeking a Research Equipment Support Specialist in Olivia, MN to maintain and improve field research gear, support risk and safety protocols, and collaborate with field centers across North America.

You will train staff, coordinate equipment testing, and manage parts inventory while traveling as needed. This role requires technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in agriculture-related field.
• Experience with maintaining agricultural equipment.
• Experience with fabrication, mechanical, electrical concepts, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Proficient with computers; Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong safety mindset and PPE adherence.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Willing to travel within assigned region; company vehicles provided.
• Overtime and weekend work during seasonal peaks.

Responsibilities

• Support effective and safe use of field research equipment.
• Travel to NA Vylor research centers to train staff on equipment maintenance and operation.
• Lead safety programs and ensure PPE usage.
• Service, repair, maintain and upgrade equipment, including vendor coordination.
• Facilitate training for users one-on-one or in small groups.
• Prepare equipment for shipment or storage per procedures.
• Ensure parts inventory and tools management.
• Test equipment and validate performance; maintain maintenance records and invoicing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Agricultural equipment maintenance

Safety mindset

Detail-oriented

US driver’s license

Training facilitation

Travel readiness

Overtime availability

Problem solving

Technology proficiency (Outlook, Excel

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in agriculture-related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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. At Vylor, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Equipment Support Specialist to join our company at our Olivia, MN facility. This position focuses on field research equipment including developing plans to service equipment; training and interacting with personnel at field Research Centers to effectively maintain and utilize the equipment; assisting with equipment selection, capacity planning and budget development and testing of new equipment and modifications to existing equipment to increase utilization and data quality. This position is an integral part of the North American Research Equipment Support Team (i.e., REST), working to effectively deploy and support common equipment by leveraging information and expertise. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, are excited to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history. Candidates from all industry backgrounds are encouraged to apply! Please note there is NO relocation allowance or visa sponsorship available for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Support effective & safe use of field research equipment.
• Travel to various NA Vylor research centers to work directly with staff, provide troubleshooting expertise and hands on training related to equipment maintenance and proper operation.
• Lead and model appropriate safety mindset by owning safety program(s) and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and proper PPE usage.
• Service, repair, maintain and upgrade equipment directly and/or working with vendors.
• Facilitate training for users both one on one and/or in a small group setting.
• Prepare equipment for shipment or storage which includes equipment cleaning, loading/unloading per established procedures.
• Ensure the proper parts inventory management and tools management, both hand tools and software tools.
• Conduct field and/or shop testing of equipment and performance validation.Will include administrative work such as maintaining maintenance records, creating training material, generating reports and coding invoices for payment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Skills You Need

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field of agriculture; mechanized agriculture, agricultural engineering, industrial technology, or related discipline.
• Experience working with and/or maintaining agricultural equipment.
• Varying levels of experience with fabrication, mechanical ability, electrical concepts, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Comfortable with technology (computers, iPads, etc.), have proficient computer skills and are experienced with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• High regard for safety and always follows safety protocols including wearing proper PPE.
• High attention to detail, can multitask, maintain an organized workplace and have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Willing and able to facilitate training for small groups.
• Able to travel within your assigned region including overnights when necessary. Company vehicles are provided for business travel.
• Understand the cyclical nature of agriculture and are sensitive to the time constraints of working with a biological product.
• Willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: climb and/or work in elevated areas, stand and sit for extended periods, work both outdoors and indoors in hot/cold, wet/dry conditions, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting.
• Able to work overtime hours including weekend work and on-call availability as needed during seasonal peaks to support business needs.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience working with agriculture field equipment.
• Previous experience in facilitating training.

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

The salary range for this position is $68,355.00 to $72,153.00. 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.

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.