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Corteva Agriscience
SPRC Producibility Scientist - NA
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What they do
A Food and Agricultural Scientist or Technologist studies plants and animals used in food production. Researches topics related to improving quality and productivity in agriculture and livestock farming, or food science and nutrition. May specialize in applying food science to food product development.
$87,426 / year median in Iowa
+13% projected growth
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.
- SPRC Producibility Scientist
- North America
- . The SPRC Producibility Scientist
- NA will identify, assess, and develop new scientific concepts and/or technologies to provide solutions that improve producibility and reduce variability in Vylor Seed Production.
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This is a hybrid role working in-office Tuesday-Thursday; remote Monday and Friday.
What You'll Do:
- + Deliver, implement and support new agronomy and/or plant breeding technologies and solutions within seed production research and characterization to drive seed production research and characterization objectives + Represent Seed Production Research and Characterization and Global Seed Operations (GSO) at research centers to meet field testing needs and help drive technology advancements + Identify gaps and needs within seed production research and characterization to improve the cost, quality and reliability of seed production + Develop, oversee, and execute research protocols and projects against science plans that can deliver superior hybrids, incremental savings and improve the cost, quality and reliability of seed production + Responsible for analyzing and interpreting field data, with attention towards data quality, and specialized maintenance of Production Research field trials and parent characterization plot trials at regional research hubs + Work both independently and cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to prioritize projects and resources, refine project scope, expectations, and potential benefits + Understand and apply the benefits of precision agriculture, data analytics, field imaging, and new technologies to high-quality field research •
What Skills You Need:
- Required Qualifications
- + Masters degree in Agronomy, Agricultural research, or Ag technical field. + Demonstrated success in managing agronomic / research programs + Strong record of innovation and applying new technology + Excellent people, managerial and organizational skills + Excellent communication
- oral, written, under diverse circumstances and audiences + Results driven and capacity to influence within a matrixed organization and across functions + Demonstrated statistical and data skills, attention to detail, results orientation
- Preferred qualifications:
- Masters degree with 5+ years' experience in Agricultural research, or Ag technical field.
- 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 (https://hrportal.
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//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.
- Vylor is an equal opportunity employer.
- Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer.
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