Barley Research & Development Intern

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39799 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. We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.

We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights

As a Barley Research & Development Intern you will be part of our Early Talent Program. Our Early Talent Program is Molson Coors’ undergraduate summer internship program, where students are exposed to the beverage industry, engaged in real-world problem-solving, and immersed in social and educational opportunities with other interns. The internship is a full-time summer position from May 3 - August 6 (Canada interns) and May 25 - August 6 (U.S. interns).

Housing assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements. Applicants must be an undergraduate student (enrolled in undergraduate courses), during the summer internship, to participate in the Early Talent Program. Interns who successfully complete the Early Talent Program are considered for full-time positions within Molson Coors Beverage Company, upon graduation.

What You’ll Be Brewing

The Barley Research and Development Intern’s primary role is to provide direct support to the execution of the malting barley development strategy and to assist with projects that help develop superior proprietary malting barley varieties that secure a cost effective and sustainable barley to malt to beer supply chain for Molson Coors. The Intern’s role supports the barley development program by conducting trial evaluations and analysis that lead to solutions in plant disease management.

The work and results conducted by the intern lead directly to the development of superior malting barley varieties by conducting cutting edge science in plant pathology.

• Evaluates disease incidence and severity in barley small plot trials in Burley, Idaho Regularly rates plots for leaf diseases and collates data throughout the production season to determine susceptibility, resistance and or tolerance to barley diseases throughout the growing season in an irrigated production setting
• Collects leaf tissue samples across a number of barley small plot trials and varieties and packages and ships samples for lab analysis for identification of diseases Successfully works in and around plots where destructive samples may be only collected from pre-identified plots Collates phenotypic and or genotypic data of diseases and presents data in a final report
• Works collaboratively in a team environment, sometimes in inclement weather
• Demonstrates flexibility in work hours in order to collect field data around an optimum irrigation schedule
• Prioritizes completion of all Molson Coors Internship requirements and meets all deadlines Key Ingredients: You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in brewing, food science, science (chemistry, biology, microbiology), or chemical engineering
• Prioritizes completion of all Molson Coors Internship requirements and meets all deadlines Beverage Bonuses: 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
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences Beverage Bonuses: 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 Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!

Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences 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 [email protected].