R&D Scientist 1 (Recent Grad Starting in… at The Clorox… · Pleasanton

Summary: The Clorox Company is committed to growth for its people and brands. They are seeking an R&D Product & Process Development Scientist to develop and refine product formulations and manufacturing processes that deliver superior consumer experiences while collaborating across various functions to ensure successful product innovation and commercialization. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, B.S. BioEngineering, B.S. Materials Science Engineering, or B.S. Mechanical Engineering - Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026 - 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 - Offers of employment are contingent upon proof of the applicant's legal right to work and be employed in the United States as a full-time employee after graduation Required Skills: Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, BioEngineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Important Skills: Statistical Analysis, Product Formulation, Process Development Nice-to-Have Skills: Organization Skills, Critical Thinking, Self-Starter, Cross-Functional Collaboration Benefits: Robust health plans, 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