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Your role at Clorox:

We are looking for a creative and technically rigorous Principal Scientist to help define the technology of the future for Fresh Step, Scoop Away, and Ever Clean Cat Litter. As a Product Development Subject Matter Expert, you will develop a pipeline of technology to deliver unmet consumer needs, drive technical accuracy in product development, and lead technical innovation. You will translate concepts into desired consumer experiences and identify technology options to bring new innovations to life. You will champion a growth mindset by demonstrating hands on bias for action, showcasing creativity in claims and demo development, and providing coaching and mentoring to scientists.

In this role, you will:

Partner with Brand, Insights, and R&D Innovations leads to identify and recommend a pipeline of technical discoveries that enable innovation concepts. Drive technical rigor in product development by utilizing and improving the Work Processes, Best Practices, and Standards. Identify gaps and partner with SME’s inside and outside the business to ensure technical rigor continues to meet the evolving needs of the Litter BU. Drive ‘See It, Show It, Sell It’ within the group by encouraging creative thinking on claims and demos to bring innovations to life.Drive Superior Consumer Experience in product by connecting consumer drivers of liking to technical attributes and develop robust test methods that correlate to consumer perception. Serve as a product development expert and lead technical development on innovation and executional projects. Ensure seamless integration with process development and scale up technology.

What we look for:

BS in a relevant Science or Engineering (Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Chemistry)8+ years CPG experience, with a primary focus in Product Development (solids preferred, natural raw materials a plus)CPG Development of Products with experience in creating technology platforms, driving technical rigor, creating new test methods, setting specifications, creating demos, and partnering with process and packagingExperience in agglomeration technology, scale up, process development or manufacturing a plusUnderstands and values Technical Rigor with a track record of leading projects with accuracy, identifying and communicating risks and developing mitigation workplansDemonstrated ability to break down a product concept into consumer needs and identify technology options to deliver against the conceptBe able to develop/formulate new products internallyHave the ability to scout and assess external technologiesDemonstrated ability to build and implement new tools or processes (such as test methods, demos, SOPs)Know how to successfully onboard and mentor new scientists

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This individual will work in the Pleasanton office 3 days a week and work remotely the other two days.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[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: $124,300 - $244,900–Zone B: $114,700 - $224,500–Zone C: $103,600 - $204,100

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.

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