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As a Barley Research and 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 8 – August 11 (Canada interns) and May 31 – August 11 (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.
The Responsibilities:
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
The Other Qualifications:
You are pursuing a bachelor‡s degree in brewing, food science, science (chemistry, biology, microbiology), or chemical engineering
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
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
Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
At Molson Coors, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That‡s why all offers of employment in the U.S. where legally permitted are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.