Seed Production Agronomist

The Seed Production Agronomist leads research programs that improve seed yield, genetic purity, quality, and production efficiency. This role sits at the intersection of plant biology, agronomy, and operations, and executes experiments across greenhouse and field environments, converts findings into scalable production practices, and partners closely with Breeding, Agronomy, Operations, and Quality to ensure reliable, high-performing seed production systems.

Requirements

• BS in Plant Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Genetics, Biology, or related discipline with significant commercial experience; MS preferred
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing plant research trials (greenhouse and/or field) with rigorous data collection
• Strong understanding of seed production fundamentals: reproductive biology, pollination, seed development, maturity, and seed quality
• Direct experience in seed production R&D (hybrid or OP systems; row crops, vegetables, forages, or specialty crops)
• Familiarity with production-scale constraints and process control (sampling plans, SOP validation, QC thresholds)
• Proficiency with experimental design and statistics; ability to use tools such as R, Python, JMP, or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills—able to translate technical results into operational recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing seasonal timelines and deliver results on schedule
• Expertise in seed quality testing (standard germination, vigor, TZ, purity, moisture, seed health/pathology)
• Experience with GxE impacts on flowering, seed set, and maturation; multi-location trialing
• Knowledge of LIMS/data pipelines and reproducible analysis workflows
• Comfortable working in office / lab, greenhouse, and seasonal field work settings
• Willingness to adjust hours during critical windows (pollination, harvest, sample processing)

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan