Pleasanton, CA, USA
2 days ago
Senior Product/Process Development Scientist - Clorox Professional

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:

At Clorox Professional, we’re more than a team—we’re a community dedicated to making a difference. As guardians of public health, we empower healthcare workers and cleaners with science-based cleaning and disinfecting solutions that help combat the spread of infection and maintain safe environments for the public. Our commitment to enhancing community well-being and safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As a Sr. Product/Process Development Scientist, you’ll have a significant impact on both the business and the R&D team. You’ll be a leader on project teams, help build and implement improved technical capabilities, and influence leadership decisions. You will leverage end-user insights, your technical expertise and rigor, and a passion for problem-solving to lead product and process development initiatives. Your work will directly impact the health of our product portfolios and influence key business and R&D decisions. This strategic and hands-on role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, explore new technologies in a dynamic lab and open workspace environment, and thrive in a fast-paced, EPA-regulated setting.

Join us to make a meaningful impact to a cause that matters in helping to create a cleaner, safer world.

This position is based in our Pleasanton, CA office, with an expected in-office presence of at least three days per week.
Relocation assistance will be offered.

In this role, you will:

Demonstrate formulation expertise and benchtop chemistry techniques to solve key technical challenges and deliver on key product attributes  

Apply fundamental technical and processing knowledge from internal resources and co-manufacturers to achieve project requirements. 

Lead, design and execute project work against innovation and commercialization objectives 

Utilize creative problem-solving skills, technical expertise and bias for action to deliver solutions that meet end-user and customer needs on time and with excellence 

Build strong working relationships with peers, stakeholders, cross-functional and external partners to facilitate alignment and efficient and on-time execution of projects 

Develop deep understanding of the Healthcare and Janitorial (Corporate Offices, Schools) business categories, helping R&D meet both margin and growth goals for the business. 

Create prototypes to bring product solutions to life and test with the end-user 

Provide thought leadership embracing the full product proposition including product claims with multi-disciplined project teams 

Create a sustainable competitive advantage for Clorox by having an external lens, identifying new opportunities and building internal technical/testing capabilities within the R&D team. 

Act as a mentor to more junior scientists on the team, guiding and coaching them in their technical work both in the What and How. 

What we look for:

BS, MS or PhD in relevant science or engineering discipline (i.e.  Chemical Engineering) or equivalent industry experience

4+ years of development experience in Consumer Packaged Goods or B2B and chemistry/formulation experience preferred

High passion, technical curiosity, positive drive and commitment in setting and meeting aggressive functional and business goals

Ability to identify, champion and adapt new technologies, tools and processes

Experience with development and commercialization of consumer-centric products and/or services

Demonstrated influence skills to sell in ideas to teams and the greater organization

Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in a highly collaborative team environment, both with internal multi-functional groups and external partners

Experience with data analysis tools to drive decision making, modeling & simulation mindset preferred

#LI-Hybrid

Workplace type:

Hybrid - This position is based in our Pleasanton, CA office, with an expected in-office presence of at least three days per week.
Relocation assistance will be offered.

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: $106,700 - $204,900–Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900–Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800

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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