Barley Research Scientist

MillerCoors is built upon a foundation of more than 288 years of brewing heritage. It is a legacy driven by our founders to brew the highest quality beers, and a commitment that continues today. Our vision is to create America's best beer company by driving profitable growth. And we insist on building our brands the right way through quality brewing, responsible marketing, and a commitment to sustainable development and community investments.

* The Barley Research Scientist’s primary role is to provide direct support to the execution of the malting barley development strategy to develop superior proprietary malting barley varieties to secure a cost effective and sustainable barley to malt to beer supply chain, critical to the business as malted barley is the primary raw material used in beer production and has a major role in finished beer quality (aroma, flavor, flavor stability, foam, color and body). The Barley Research Scientist’s role supports the barley development program through managing resources and activities associated with field trials and to assist with greenhouse operations to develop varieties for strategic growing regions that meet the agronomic and barley and malt quality targets critical for securing and growing barley acres, optimal malting and brewing performance, and superior beer quality. * ‘KJ-GD’ * ‘KJ-IN’

**Education and experience** * BS/MS degree in plant breeding, horticulture, agriculture science or related field and 2-5 years experience with small grains. * MS degree and experience with barley preferred. **Skills and knowledge** * Experience with database applications, experimental design and statistics. * Experience with agricultural equipment including planters, combines or other small plot research equipment desired. * Knowledge of plant breeding, genetics, field plot design and techniques, and barley diseases. **Other requirements** * Extensive domestic travel to target production areas to execute and manage field trials. * Ability to work in cross-functional team environment * Ability to lift 50 lbs. * Have or willing to obtain Pesticide Applicator License * Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions