Phenotyping Supervisor

Corteva Agriscience; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for you and family

Four weeks paid time off + well-being

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Phenotyping Supervisor for our Johnston, IA location. You will lead phenotyping activities, collaborate with trait scientists, and ensure field execution meets research objectives across multiple crops.

You will supervise and develop a team, manage regulatory maps and records, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive data integrity and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agronomy, or related field required.
• 3+ years of people leader experience preferred.
• Technologically savvy; capable of handling large data volumes using standard Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead phenotyping and scientist partnership; translate trial requirements into field plans.
• Oversee planting, phenotyping, and harvest operations; manage field resources and schedules.
• Ensure data quality and regulatory compliance across trials; drive continuous improvement.
• Directly supervise and develop employees and contingent staff; foster safe, inclusive work environment.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Data handling

Agronomy knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Agribusiness/Agronomy

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Phenotyping Supervisor at our Johnston, IA location.

As a Phenotyping Supervisor, you will serve as a key member of the Johnston Research Center functional leadership team, providing leadership and operational execution for phenotyping, biotechnology, regulatory, and research operations activities. This role combines scientific collaboration, people leadership, operational planning, regulatory stewardship, and field execution to ensure successful delivery of research objectives across multiple crops and functional areas.

What You'll Do

Phenotyping & Scientist Partnership

• Serve as the primary phenotyping contact for trait scientists and research stakeholders.
• Lead mapping activities, protocol reviews, trait definition alignment, and scientist touchpoints throughout the season.
• Collaborate closely with scientists to understand research objectives and ensure successful field execution of experiments.
• Translate research protocols and trial requirements into operational plans for field teams.

Field Operations & Research Execution

• Provide leadership and support for planting, phenotyping, and harvest operations.
• Operate and coordinate research equipment during critical planting and harvest periods.
• Lead seed split and bulk inventory management processes to ensure research material availability.
• Coordinate resources and prioritize activities to meet agronomic and research deadlines.

Data Quality & Stewardship

• Own post-plant and post-harvest data quality processes for regulated and stewarded trials.
• Drive data accuracy, completeness, and integrity through routine reviews and corrective actions.
• Partner with scientists and operational teams to resolve data quality issues and improve research outcomes.

People Leadership

• Directly supervise and develop employees, seasonal assistants, and contingent workforce personnel.
• Foster a safe, productive, and inclusive work environment while developing future leaders within the organization.

Regulatory & Compliance Leadership

• Serve as the primary regulated research contact
• Lead, develop and maintain regulatory maps, GPS documentation, planting records, inspection records, clean out documentation, and compliance reports.
• Support and coordinate USDA, CAMS, and other regulatory audits.
• Ensure research activities comply with applicable stewardship, regulatory, and quality requirements.

CAMS & Quality Systems Ownership

• Act as a Local Assessment Owner supporting CAMS compliance requirements.
• Maintain record retention systems and documentation standards.
• Coordinate incident response activities and corrective action implementation.
• Support CPR processes and continuous improvement initiatives related to compliance and quality systems.

Research Center Collaboration

• Participate as a multifunctional team member supporting Biotech, Seed Product Development, Research Seed Production, and other station priorities.
• Partner across Johnston functional teams to ensure efficient use of resources and successful execution of research programs.
• Support seasonal operational needs including seed preparation, winter nursery activities, research center projects, and other critical business priorities.

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrate strong people leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Drive accountability for safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver successful research outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer experience.

What You Need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agronomy, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 3+ years of people leader experience is preferred
• Technologically Savvy: Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and the capacity to learn new technologies and software. Handling large volumes of data will be required.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with diverse groups 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.
• Equipment Oriented: Able to learn and drive research combine, tractor, and planter
• Physical Requirements - What You Will Need Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds. Willingness to work in varying environmental and ergonomic conditions including field work, etc… Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including overtime hours and weekend work required during seasonal peaks if needed/applicable. Able to stay overnight during peak periods. Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, CMV (pulling pickup bumper hitch/gooseneck trailers

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs%3d&portalid=351)
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Are you a good match? 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.

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