Barley Development Scientist

Requisition ID: 36773 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! 

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

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Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights:   

In the role of Barley Development Scientist working in Idaho you will be part of the Breeding and Malting team. You will provide scientific and analytical expertise to support barley breeding and malting initiatives, ensuring Molson Coors has access to barley varieties with superior agronomic and brewing performance. You will lead applied technical projects, manage barley field trials, and oversee the barley analytical lab. Put another way, you are a hands-on scientist and an innovative leader who drives technology adoption and process improvements to strengthen our barley program.

This position reports to the Manager, Barley Breeding & Development and works closely with breeding, malting, and supply chain teams across North America.

What You’ll Be Brewing:

• Plan, plant, grow, and harvest barley field trials, including seed treatment, packaging, and chemical applications.
• Lead planting and harvesting crews and manage all aspects of trial execution and seed production.
• Manage the barley quality lab, ensuring personnel, equipment, and supplies meet timelines for analysis.
• Perform analytical testing, maintain data integrity in the barley database, and develop annual sample analysis plans.
• Drive technology innovation by implementing new tools and processes to enhance breeding program efficiency.
• Recruit, hire, and manage seasonal staff and oversee Research Assistant I and II roles.

Key Ingredients:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in barley breeding, agronomy, or crop science, with hands-on field trial and lab management experience.
• You are skilled in data analysis and familiar with agricultural research methodologies.
• You love a challenge and thrive in dynamic environments that require both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• You take accountability for results and exhibit our core values: Integrity, Quality, and Innovation.

Mobility & Travel:  Approximately 10–20% travel is associated with this position.

Beverage Bonuses:

• Flexible work programs that support work-life balance, including a hybrid work model.
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with competitive base salary, incentive plans, health, dental, vision, and retirement options with employer match.
• On-site Pub, access to brand swag, exclusive events, and of course... free beer and beverages!
• Engagement with Business Resource Groups for networking and leadership opportunities.
• Ability to grow and develop your career through First Choice Learning programs.
• Work within a fast-paced and innovative company alongside passionate colleagues.

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 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. 

Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $81,600.00 - $107,100.00 (posting salary range) + 10% target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.