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Field Testing Specialist

Vylor · Moorhead, MN · 3 wk ago
Research$61k–$74k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes introductory paragraph about Vylor, then "We are seeking a Field Testing Specialist...". The instructions: use

for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. Thus we need to parse the posting and decide which sections to include. We have content: - Intro: "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. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science." That could be "About the role" or "About the company". The instruction says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have an "About the role" section containing that intro. Then "We are seeking a Field Testing Specialist to join our team. As a Field Testing Specialist, you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Moorhead, MN Research Center. You will play a key role in supporting all projects at the research center through activities including experiment planning, data collection and analysis, and field operations including planting, pollinating and harvest." That could also be part of About the role. Then "Responsibilities – What You’ll Do" list. Then "Qualifications – What You’ll Bring" includes Education, Technologically Savvy, Communication, Results Driven, Safety Oriented, Physical Requirements. Then "Benefits – How We’ll Support You" list. Then "The salary range for this position is $61,000.00 to $74,000.00. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made." That's Pay info. Also there is mention of schedule? Not explicit schedule but mentions weekend work and overtime required, flexible schedule, shift work, overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks, additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods, including some overnight stays. That's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section. We also have "Please note there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance available." That's minor metadata; could be folded into a short

maybe under Qualifications or separate? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it. So we can include a short paragraph for that note. Also there is a paragraph about separation and future employment; that's also metadata but could be included as a short paragraph. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO statement, equal opportunity, scam warning, etc. At the end there is EEO paragraph; we should remove that. Also "Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds..." etc. Those are application instructions / duplicated lines; remove. Also "Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits" and link; that's maybe part of Benefits but it's a link; we can keep as part of Benefits? It's a link to benefits; but we already have Benefits list; we could keep the link as part of Benefits paragraph? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. The link is substantive? It's a pointer to more info; we could keep it as a

with the link. However, the instruction says remove application instructions; this is not exactly application instruction but a link to benefits; maybe keep. Also "Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/" - that's also a link; could be kept. We need to avoid duplication: there are duplicated lines like "We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team." appears twice; we should keep only once? The instruction: remove duplicated lines. So we should keep only one instance. We need to decide sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Possibly also Skills? The qualifications list includes skills; we could combine Qualifications and Skills into one section? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have Qualifications (including education, skills, etc.) and maybe separate Skills? But we can combine. We have "Technologically Savvy", "Communication", "Results Driven", "Safety Oriented", "Physical Requirements". Those are qualifications/skills. So we can put them under Qualifications. We have "Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field". That's also qualifications. Thus Qualifications section will contain those bullet points. Responsibilities section: list of duties. Benefits section: list of benefits. Pay section: salary range and bonus info. Schedule section: mention flexible schedule, weekend work, overtime, shift work, overnight stays. We also need to include the location (Moorhead, MN) maybe in About the role. We need to ensure we don't create sections with filler text. All sections have real content. Now we need to output HTML fragment: use

for each section heading. Use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use

    for prose. We must not include or tags. We need to ensure we don't include any markdown code fences. Let's craft. First, About the role: combine intro paragraphs and the description of role. Paragraph: "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. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science. We are seeking a Field Testing Specialist to join our team. As a Field Testing Specialist, you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Moorhead, MN Research Center. You will play a key role in supporting all projects at the research center through activities including experiment planning, data collection and analysis, and field operations including planting, pollinating and harvest." That's a single

    . Then Responsibilities heading

    Responsibilities

    then
      with each duty. List items from responsibilities: - Use technology, including drones, iPad, and modern software tools to conduct field research experiments. - Follow specific protocols to collect, analyze and distribute large volumes of data. - Collaborate with experiment managers to summarize results of experiments, note problem areas during data collection, and recommend actions. - Effectively communicate with growers, coworkers, key customers, and management. - Assist with research center projects and research seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting, pollinating, and combine/hand harvest. These are critical times for the success of the research program, so weekend work and overtime will be required at these times. - Operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines. - Assist with weed management at our research locations, including spraying and fertilizing operations, ensuring optimal plant health and compliance with environmental regulations. - May manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees. - Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment. - Provide support for other research projects as assigned. - Validate, operate and troubleshoot agricultural research equipment. This includes sprayers, tractors, planters, and combines. - Uphold Corteva Agriscience’s Core Values in all aspects of your work, serving as a role model for ethical and professional behavior. Note: Some items are duplicated? There's also "Validate, operate and troubleshoot agricultural research equipment." appears earlier? Actually earlier there is "Operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines." and later "Validate, operate and troubleshoot agricultural research equipment. This includes sprayers, tractors, planters, and combines." Slightly different but we keep both as they are distinct. Now Qualifications heading

      Qualifications

      then we can have a
        for each bullet. List items: - Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field. - Technologically Savvy: Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software. Handling of large volumes of data will be required. - Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to develop a working relationship with team members by exhibiting effective communication and personal interaction skills with a diverse group of people. - Results Driven: Self-motivated and ability to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem solving. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills. - Safety Oriented: Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices. - Physical Requirements: Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds. Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including shift work and overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks. Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods, including some overnight stays. Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain CMV. Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 drone license. Ability to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification. - Please note there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance available. We could also include the separation paragraph as a short

        after Qualifications maybe under a heading? But we don't have a heading for that; we could just add a

        after Qualifications before Benefits. The instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

        or drop it. So we can add a

        for that note. Now Benefits heading

        Benefits

        then
          list: - 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 (maybe as a link) - Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/ (maybe as a link) We need to decide if we keep the links as list items; they are not exactly benefits but could

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