Seed Production Specialist: Soybean & Field Trials Lead

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Aberdeen (SD); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

4 weeks paid time off

2 weeks well-being pay

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Vylor, Inc. is hiring a Seed Production Specialist in Aberdeen, SD to advance soybean seed development and field testing. You will manage the soybean purification nursery, operate a research combine and UAV, collect and verify data, and supervise seasonal staff in a safety-focused setting.

The role requires hands-on field work, ability to lift 50 pounds, and collaboration across teams to ensure seed stewardship and high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience in agricultural research or field operations may substitute.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn Vylor software systems.
• Ability to safely operate agricultural or research field equipment.
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork; detail-oriented with data quality focus.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors.

Responsabilités

• Support production of high-quality soybean seed.
• Lead the soybean purification nursery from start to finish, including planting, purification, harvest, and seed processing.
• Operate a small research combine and UAV; collect data and maintain accurate notes.
• Participate in seasonal seed handling: sorting, transferring, and verifying planting containers.
• Operate agricultural and research equipment for planting, crop management, data collection, and harvest.
• Collect, manage, and verify high-quality research data per protocols.
• Supervise seasonal employees; ensure safety and protocol alignment.
• Support experiment planning, plot mapping, planting, maintenance, data collection, and machine harvesting.
• Maintain seed inventories and comply with seed stewardship requirements.

Connaissances

Team player

Safety minded

Detail oriented

Data collection

Communication

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field

Associate's degree in related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

UAV operations

Field equipment operation

Description du poste

Vylor, Inc. is hiring a Seed Production Specialist in Aberdeen, SD to advance soybean seed development and field testing. You will manage the soybean purification nursery, operate a research combine and UAV, collect and verify data, and supervise seasonal staff in a safety-focused setting.

The role requires hands-on field work, ability to lift 50 pounds, and collaboration across teams to ensure seed stewardship and high-quality results.