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R&D Product & Process Development Scientist 1 (Recent Graduate Starting in 2027)

Clorox29 open roles

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$70,000 – $117,000 a year
Where
Pleasanton, CA - USA
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Your applicationOpen nowR&D Product & Process Development Scientist 1 (Recent Graduate Starting in 2027)Clorox · Pleasanton, CA - USA
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The posting

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

The Research and Development organization is embedded within each of our Clorox businesses, taking new generations of consumer products from concept to reality. With such diverse roles as engineers, scientists, packaging experts, and technicians R&D is a community of technical leaders and managers actively involved in virtually every step in the lifecycle of our products, from initial concept to raw materials to final goods on store shelves. R&D is committed to leveraging the latest technology to bring consumers the high-quality, innovative products they expect and deserve.

In this role, you will:

As an R&D Product & Process Development Scientist at Clorox you will ensure superior product innovation makes it to consumers homes, by developing and refining product formulations & manufacturing process that drive profitable growth. You’ll leverage an engineering mindset as you work with R&D, Insights, Marketing, Sales, and Supply chain – to understand consumer needs, investigate future technologies, to develop functional and cost-effective solutions while overcoming technical hurdles. You’ll make a difference from day one, contributing to products used by millions of people while growing your technical and leadership skills working on some of the most trusted brands in the consumer goods industry. In this role you will:

  • Drive Innovation: Develop and refine product formulations and manufacturing processes that deliver a superior consumer experience, while also creating consumer and customer facing claims and demos.
  • Execute with Excellence: Apply engineering principles to solve complex Product and Process Scale-up challenges by leading risk assessments & documenting technical learnings from lab-scale experimentation and pilot plant trials to full-scale manufacturing. Leveraging statistical analysis and digital tools to optimize formulations and processing parameters throughout development.
  • Own the Technical Details: Create and manage product specifications and processing standards to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.
  • Support Commercialization: Develop and apply SOPs, test methods, and best practices while leading product testing, consumer tests, pilot and production trials to analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and provide insights that ensures smooth scale-up, consumer delight, and successful product launches.
  • Collaborate Across Functions: Work with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to interpret data, meet project objectives, and drive efficiency while managing technical risk.
  • Grow your Career: Be part of a team that values playing to win, technical curiosity, and raising the bar where your contributions help shape the future of Product Innovation at Clorox.

What we look for:

Majors:

  • B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, B.S. BioEngineering, B.S. Materials Science Engineering, or B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Requirements:

  • Graduating between December 2026 and August 2027
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Ability to work in a lab with various materials, including dust
  • Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
  • Confident self-starter, critical thinker, capable of working independently and cross-functionally with minimal supervision and direction in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sponsorship for each Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future visa sponsorship for employment.

The applicable pay range for this role in the U.S. is based on your work location according to the cost of labor in your area.

  • $70,000 - $117,000

All ranges are subject to change in the future.

Workplace type:

Hybrid

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $74,200 - $135,800

–Zone B: $68,000 - $124,500

–Zone C: $61,800 - $113,100

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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