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Vylor

Seed genetics company leveraging gene editing

Agronomy Specialist-Fertigation

Biology & BiotechUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeArica, Arica y Parinacota, ChileNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Sciences is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in irrigation or water management and crop nutrition is required, preferably in cereal or annual-crop seed production or soilless crops.
  • Knowledge of irrigation software and agroclimatic data management is required.
  • A class B driver's license is required.
  • Applicants must reside in Arica or be willing to relocate.
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and carry out field activities related to irrigation and crop nutrition based on plant needs, making data-driven decisions; perform minor operational tasks, ensure high-quality results and timely delivery to customers, and support other activities as needed.
  • Ensure optimal agronomic activities and conditions for production; coordinate installation and maintenance of the irrigation system with contractors as needed, based on plant needs and data-driven decisions.
  • Work with the Field Manager and SRA to review the anticipated workload and plan accordingly.
  • Consider appropriate supplies and labor resources to meet production demand, stay within budget, and help identify cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Track staff workload using appropriate tools, databases, and software to monitor and predict deviations throughout production; routinely report production information and anticipated workload.
  • Ensure that RMS and safety procedures are followed in all processes.
  • Plan and monitor irrigation and plant nutrition activities and manage the greenhouses at the Arica Research Center.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in spoken and written English is valued.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other production and statistical software is valued.

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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