Barley Development Scientist

Requisition ID: 33346 

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.   

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that inclusion and belonging is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  

The Headlines:

In the role of Barley Development Scientist (BDS) working in Burley, Idaho you will be part of the industry leading irrigated malt barley development program. You will provide scientific analytical expertise and leads applied technical projects to support the goals of the Molson Coors breeding and malting teams to provide Molson Coors with barley varieties with superior agronomics and malting/brewing performance.

The position provides significant hands-on support and leadership in the activities associated with the planning, planting, growing, harvesting and data evaluation of barley field trials and manages the barley analytical lab. The position leads technology innovation by supporting, developing and implementing technologies to bolster the breeding program.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager of the Barley Program and works closely with cross functional teams. This role is best filled by someone who is passionate about science, agriculture and beer.

The Responsibilities:

· Most importantly, you will lead a team of 5 talented colleagues (Farm Supervisor, Lab Specialist, and Research Assistants), and support their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one on one conversations

· Manages staff and say to day operations of micro-malting lab, processing 4,000 samples per season

· Manages barley quality lab and ensures personnel, equipment and supplies are in place to meet established timelines, processing 10,000 samples per season.

· Readily steps into the malting and barley quality labs to perform daily sample throughput activities

· Performs data validation. Manages barley quality analysis and data upload

· Develops annual sample matrix in cooperation with barley breeder to ensure proper sample flow to meet packaging requirements and post-harvest handling of barley trials

· Treats barley seed and packages seed for field trials

· Leads planting, nursery management and harvesting crews in Idaho, Montana and Colorado

· Applies chemicals to barley field trials

· Assists with all aspects of trials and seed production.

· Leads discovery for new and innovative advanced analytical methods and technologies to advance technical knowledge and expertise in support of the barley breeding program

· Identifies, develops and implements analytical methods to measure top priority target traits

The Other Qualifications:

· You are an authentic leader. You value and respect differences and believe inclusion and belonging is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture

· You have a bachelor’s degree in agriculture science OR equivalent experience (3+ years) in the field of Barley Development leading small technical and non- technical team.

· You have at least 3 years experience in (agriculture science or Barley development)

· You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities

· You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome

· You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments

· You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow

· You exhibit our core values

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:

· Seasonal work pattern with an outdoor emphasis in the beautiful Rocky Mountain West

· We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities

· We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are

· Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization

· Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities

· Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources

· Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Molson Coors is committed to an inclusive workplace.  We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.