Plant Science Research Assistant: Greenhouse & Breeding

Vylor Inc.; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for you and yourFamily

Four weeks paid time off

Well-being pay

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Johnston, Iowa team focused on advancing crop science. You will support transformation workflows, manage seed inventories, and assist with controlled environment experiments, contributing to high-quality research outputs.

You will work closely with cross-functional CE teams, participate in pollination-related activities, and help optimize processes while adhering to safety protocols in a warm greenhouse environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant sciences, or related field preferred.
• Experience shoot bagging corn and working in field/greenhouse settings.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Ability to work in a team and independently; capable of driving company vehicles such as a tug.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn internal research software.

Responsibilities

• Create pollen and silk donor experiments for the transformation pipeline.
• Coordinate seed inventories for donors with the seed handling team.
• Track T0 numbers and timelines as plants progress in Controlled Environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional CE teams and external partners.
• Lead crew performing shoot bagging and manage pollination bag procedures for trait purity.
• Coordinate with Plant Movement Lead to track space usage in static greenhouses.
• Support daily floor operations, including transferring plants and handling regulated materials.
• Rotationally assist with pollinations.
• Provide feedback and seek efficiency improvements.

Skills

Shoot bagging experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture/plant sciences or related field

Associate degree acceptable

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Internal research software

Job description

Vylor Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Johnston, Iowa team focused on advancing crop science. You will support transformation workflows, manage seed inventories, and assist with controlled environment experiments, contributing to high-quality research outputs.

You will work closely with cross-functional CE teams, participate in pollination-related activities, and help optimize processes while adhering to safety protocols in a warm greenhouse environment.