Requisition ID: 40540
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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.
The Crafted Highlights
In the role of Sr. Analytical Microbiologist Specialist, you will support the quality and safety of Molson Coors products by performing advanced microbiological, chemical, and physical analyses on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products. You will leverage your expertise in laboratory methods, instrumentation, and data systems to generate actionable insights that drive quality performance and continuous improvement.
Working closely with Operations, Quality, and Brewing partners, you will interpret and communicate analytical and microbiological results, support quality system compliance, and help reduce process variability across the brewery. This role serves as a critical technical resource, linking laboratory results with brewing, packaging, and beverage manufacturing processes.
What You'll Be Brewing:
- Perform, interpret, and evaluate microbiological and chemical analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable quality results.
- Conduct testing ranging from basic wet chemistry, sampling, and plating activities to advanced instrumental and microbiological analyses using technologies such as HPLC, GC, AA, and PCR.
- Participate in proficiency testing programs and laboratory quality initiatives to ensure analytical accuracy, precision, and consistency across testing methods and equipment.
- Develop, trend, and summarize analytical and microbiological data using statistical process control tools, control charts, and reporting systems to identify opportunities for process stabilization and improvement.
- Coordinate the communication of laboratory findings and quality trends, enabling production teams to take appropriate actions that support continuous improvement and product quality.
- Monitor, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment while coordinating advanced repairs, preventative maintenance activities, and vendor support as required.
- Manage laboratory inventory and supplies to ensure uninterrupted testing operations.
- Facilitate quality improvement initiatives by serving as a subject matter expert on problem-solving teams and supporting brewery quality projects.
- Educate, train, and influence production and quality teams on laboratory methods, quality standards, process control, and continuous improvement principles.
Key Ingredients:
- You have 3+ years of relevant experience in quality systems, microbiology, chemistry, laboratory operations, or a related field.
- You possess a Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field.
- A Master's Degree in Brewing, Quality Sciences, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
- Professional certifications such as IBD, CQE, or Six Sigma are preferred.
- You possess advanced knowledge of microbiology and chemistry principles, techniques, and laboratory practices.
- You have experience operating, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- You have a strong understanding of statistical analysis methods, statistical process control, and data interpretation.
- You possess a thorough understanding of brewing processes, beverage manufacturing, sensory science, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- You have experience transferring technical knowledge and training employees across multiple levels of an organization.
- You demonstrate leadership capabilities and can effectively lead and own testing programs and laboratory initiatives.
- You possess strong facilitation, organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- You are adaptable and able to respond effectively to changing production priorities and business needs.
- You build relationships and collaborate to achieve desired outcomes.
- You act with integrity and accountability while driving results.
- You have a thirst for learning and are always looking for ways to learn and help others grow.
Beverage Bonuses:
- Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
- On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
- 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
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: $69,800.00 - $91,600.00 (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.
