Trait Integration and Population Development Technician

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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
. This research assistant 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.

• Organizing and leading pollination groups each day for soy and wheat
• Assist in plant management and care, pre and post pollination
• Perform training and management of full-time and contingent staff members
• Support sampling and seed processing tasks as needed
• 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 managers and other teams

• When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it, you are solution 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 accommodation.
• 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.

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Biology, or related field of study.
• Experience with plant propagation in a controlled environment setting.
• Plant pollination experience.
• Please note there is NO relocation allowance or visa sponsorship available for this position.

• 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
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