Barley Research Assistant

Requisition ID: 32361 

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 diversity WITH inclusion 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:   

The Barley Research Assistant (BRA) is responsible for supporting all breeding work associated with yield trials & seed production in ID, MT, WY, CO and Alberta.  The BRA treats seed lots with seed treat, packages seed for trials, plant trials, maintains nurseries & harvests trials in the US.  The BRA conducts post-harvest activities of weighing plot bags, cleaning seed, organizing all harvested trials, processing plot bags in the quality lab.  The BRA rogues seed lots and organizes all plot bags for sub-sampling to allow for export.   

This position reports to The Barley Development Scientist.

The Responsibilities: 

• Performs post-harvest activities to weigh plot bags, clean seed, conducts lab analysis to measure grain plumpness, grain test weight, grain moisture & protein.  Weighs & organizes all plot bags by site & trial to maintain effective & quick access to all plots produced from the US & Alberta.
• Treating seed with seed treat.  Marking fields for planting.  Works as a crew member to plant & harvest yield trials & seed increases in ID, MT, WY and CO.  Transports equipment to off-site locations as necessary during planting & harvest periods.
• Conducts weed control, tags plots, collects height notes & performs husbandry work to maintain yield nursery sites in ID, MT, WY & CO.  Rogues seed lots (remove off type barley plants, weeds & other crop plants) to produce the highest quality seed possible.
• Assists with all activities associated with maintaining barley trials and seed lots in Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming
• Assists with all activities associated with organizing & sub-sampling seed for testing and exporting. 

The Other Qualifications: 

• You have some college, and 1-3 years of experience.
• You will be organized, and willing to work outside traditional work hours as needed.
• Must be able to perform repetitive work standing in a lab setting for several months.
• You will be able to conduct work outside in inclement weather from March-August.
• You have some knowledge of small plot equipment, tractors, drills, combines, forklifts, pickup trailer in tow & seed cleaners or willing to learn.
• 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:  

• 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 Employee 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 a diverse and 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.