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Vylor

Seed genetics company leveraging gene editing

Agronomy Technician

Manufacturing & Production OperationsUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeWaimea, HI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required, or the ability and willingness to obtain a GED within 12 months of hiring.
  • Two to four years of tropical agriculture experience in integrated pest management spraying and farm equipment operation is preferred.
  • Proficiency using computers and Microsoft Office products is required.
  • The ability to read and interpret instructions and carry out tasks without supervision is required.
  • The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines is required.
  • The ability to work outdoors in a tropical agriculture setting is required.
  • The ability to communicate in English and work with others in a team setting and with diverse cultural backgrounds and languages is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required; a commercial driver's license is preferred or the candidate must be willing to obtain one.
  • The ability to tow trailers and operate commercial motor vehicles is required.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during seasonal peaks or based on field needs is required.
  • The ability to occasionally lift at least 20 to 40 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in scheduling, coordinating, and operating farm and spraying equipment, including sprayers and tractors, while ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with product label directions.
  • Assist with data entry in agronomy databases.
  • Assist with printing and posting Worker Protection Standard records.
  • Assist with integrated pest management chemical inventory management and tracking.
  • Assist with spraying, chemigation, posting signs, cleaning equipment, and replacing nozzles.
  • Maintain all equipment in proper and safe working condition.
  • Ensure chemicals are applied in accordance with chemical labels.
  • Maintain chemical inventory, an orderly pesticide storage room, and safety stations.
  • Assist with deploying new equipment for integrated pest management and agronomy.
  • Spray fence lines and fallow areas.
  • Conduct crop scouting.
  • Provide input to the supervisor and assist with short- and long-term planning.
  • Participate in and complete personal development activities as part of a performance management and development plan.
  • Assist with developing protocols.
  • Assist other groups with cover crop planting, mowing, crop destruction, volunteering, drip tape removal, hand weeding, utility terrain vehicle and backpack spraying, netting activities, and pollination during busy season.
  • Track and enter data in databases for regulatory activities.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience operating and assisting with drone operations is preferred.

About the Company

Vylor

Seed genetics company leveraging gene editing

Vylor is a stand-alone seed and genetics company that develops and markets crop seeds and related genetics. It uses gene editing and molecular breeding to create proprietary hybrids, including hybrid wheat and disease-resistant corn, and grows its business through direct-to-market sales and a growing licensing platform. It differentiates itself as a pure-play IP owner with a large portfolio of germplasm and biotech patents and by leveraging its Pioneer, Brevant, and Hoegemeyer brands alongside cross-licensing arrangements with Corteva. Its goal is to become a publicly traded company and to help farmers meet food and energy security challenges through advanced genetic solutions.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Egypt, United States
Founded
Not listed

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