Research Scientist

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

4 weeks PTO

Well-being pay

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor, an ag biotech company, is seeking a Research Scientist to join its Protein Core Facility Team. You will develop protein production methods, produce recombinant proteins, and lead collaborations with external partners.

The role requires a PhD in biochemistry or related field and 5+ years of hands-on protein experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance business goals, improve data management, and help build a world-class protein core facility.

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry or related field.
• At least five years of hands-on experience in recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
• Strong ethics, initiative, goal orientation, and execution.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on protein work.
• Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop protein production methods and produce recombinant proteins.
• Provide scientific and technical leadership in project design and execution.
• Evaluate and implement emerging protein expression, purification, and analysis technologies.
• Lead third-party collaborations from proposal development through project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance business goals.
• Expand internal capabilities and external partnerships.
• Improve project management, data organization, and operational processes.

Skills

Protein expression

Protein purification

Protein characterization

Project leadership

Scientific communication

Independent work

Education

PhD in biochemistry or related field

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 Research Scientist to join the Protein Core Facility Team. The successful candidate will develop protein production methods, produce recombinant proteins, lead technology-development and third-party collaboration projects, support project and data management, and help build a world-class protein core facility.

What You’ll Do

• Develop protein production methods and produce recombinant proteins.
• Provide scientific and technical leadership in project design and execution.
• Evaluate and implement emerging protein expression, purification, and analysis technologies.
• Lead third-party collaborations from proposal development through project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance business goals.
• Expand internal capabilities and external partnerships.
• Improve project management, data organization, and operational processes.

What Skills You Need

• PhD in biochemistry or related field.
• At least five years of hands‑on experience in recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced research environment.
• Strong ethics, initiative, goal orientation, and execution.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Enthusiasm for hands‑on protein work.
• Industry experience preferred.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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/

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.