Seed Production Lead: Soybean Nursery & Field Ops

Vylor; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a Seed Production Specialist to lead the soybean purification nursery, from trial creation and planting to purification activities, harvest, and seed processing. You will support seed products evaluation across corn, soybean, and wheat projects and ensure field operations run smoothly.

The role involves hands-on field work, data collection, and operating agricultural and research equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science or related field preferred; hands-on agricultural research experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Lead the soybean purification nursery from start to finish, including trial creation, planting, purification activities, harvest, and seed processing.
• Participate in seasonal seed handling operations such as sorting, transferring, and verifying planting containers.
• Operate agricultural and research equipment used in planting, crop management, data collection, and harvest operations.
• Collect, manage, and verify high-quality research data and ensure it meets established protocols and data quality standards.
• Supervise and direct seasonal employees to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and per protocols.
• Support or lead activities such as experiment planning, plot mapping, planting, maintenance, data collection and analysis, and machine harvesting.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety

Data collection

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Agronomy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vylor in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a Seed Production Specialist to lead the soybean purification nursery, from trial creation and planting to purification activities, harvest, and seed processing. You will support seed products evaluation across corn, soybean, and wheat projects and ensure field operations run smoothly.

The role involves hands-on field work, data collection, and operating agricultural and research equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.