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Vylor has an exciting opportunity for a Trait Integration and Population Development Technician to join our organization with our Soybean Growth Chambers Team in Johnston, IA. The Trait Integration and Population Development Technician will be a key member of an aggressive soybean and wheat trait integration team within a growth chamber facility to develop improved soybean and wheat varieties. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of duties associated with plant management activities using a range of procedures and protocols. The ability to work rotational weekends and holidays during peak periods to care for our top genetics and plants in development is required.

Responsibilities - What You'll Do:

• Assist with harvest and post-harvest activities for soybean and wheat experiments conducted in JH15 Growth Chambers.
• Perform harvesting, threshing, seed drying, packaging, and inventory management while accurately utilizing internal data management systems.
• Lead team members and coordinate daily activities to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Manage the disposal of plant materials in accordance with approved regulatory and company procedures.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate unexpected results, equipment issues, or process deviations.
• Operate specialized equipment, including threshers, pot fillers, hoists, and powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Train full-time and contingent employees in harvesting, threshing, plant disposal, post-harvest processing, and related operational activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with required documentation and logging processes for EPA and internal reporting requirements.
• Support cross-functional operations, including plant quality assessments, pest management activities, plant pollination, and other research support functions as needed.
• Follow all safety, quality, and compliance standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and adjusted schedules to support critical operational needs.
• Assume leadership role for assigned tasks
• Maintain facility cleanliness and safety standards
• Assist with protocol updates and enforcement of protocols and standards
• Maintain channels of communication between manager and other teams.

Qualifications- What You'll Need:

• When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it, you are solutions focused.
• You have your High School diploma/GED.
• You are comfortable indirectly leading, training, giving instruction and providing feedback while working alongside team members
• You value the safety of yourself and your co-workers and will eagerly participate in safe work practices, on-the-job safety, and work safety programs.
• You are willing and able to do hands on physical work that requires bending/reaching repetitively standing/sitting for extended periods of time and are able to lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• You are comfortable and experienced in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) and iOS devices.
• You have the ability to communicate clearly, display a positive attitude, work efficiently and effectively with others in a team environment.
• You are willing and able to work a daytime schedule including occasional holidays and participating in the rotational weekend schedule to meet business needs during peak season.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates/Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Biology, or related field of study.
• Experience with plant propagation in a controlled environment setting.

***Please note there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided 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
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Are you a good match? Apply today! 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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