Malt Lab Research Technician positions:

Two lab technician positions are available through ORISE to conduct malt quality analysis at the USDA-ARS Cereal Crops Research Unit in Madison WI. These are both full-time positions open for a year with option to renew for a second year. Salary range $35-55k based on experience with benefits (health/dental) negotiable. Open to anyone with a BS/BA (including those currently pursuing) up to post-masters (MS). Must be a US citizen. All experience levels are encouraged to apply (see link below) but especially those broadly interested in malting and seed science, agronomy, and/or food science. Please feel free to message me with any questions regarding the positions. 

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-MWA-2025-0195 

Metabolomics for Better Barley, Malt, and Beer position:

The Cereal Crops Research Unit is a USDA-ARS research institution whose mission is providing solutions for barley breeders, barley farmers, malt producers, brewers, distillers, and consumers. Research programs are focused on supporting stakeholders by building resilience in the form of better barley varieties and better farm management practices. Under the guidance of a mentor, the intern/fellow will have the opportunity to perform fundamental and applied research on several active research projects. Specifically, the selected applicant will have the opportunity to contribute in our effort to: 1) Identify compounds that contribute to specific flavor profiles in beer, and determine the relevant biochemical pathways in barley, field microbes, and/or brewing yeasts; 2) Use metabolite markers to model traits of interest to barley breeders, growers, and malt producers; 3) Identify allelopathic compounds released from barley that inhibit germination; 4) Provide commercial brewers and distillers more detailed malt metabolite profile information to help in their malt selection for their production processes; 5) Assess the utility of non-chemical seed treatments to accelerate germination; and 6) Provide growers with Nitrogen and Sulfur management recommendations based on metabolite profiles. 

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-MWA-2025-0204