Packaging Scientist II
About The Position
Clorox is hiring a Packaging Scientist II within Packaging R&D for its Cleaning Business Unit. The role develops and delivers packaging solutions that improve consumer experience, support manufacturing excellence, advance sustainability, and drive profitable growth across Clorox brands. The position leads packaging development initiatives from concept through commercialization, balancing consumer needs, technical requirements, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainability, cost, and business strategy. The Scientist II works with increasing independence, often navigating ambiguity and developing solutions when designs, manufacturing approaches, technical requirements, or business needs are still evolving. The role is based in Clorox’s Pleasanton, California office and follows a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office. Domestic and international travel may be required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) in packaging development, product development, process development, or another related technical field.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to manufacturing sites, suppliers, testing facilities, or business meetings.
- Familiarity with package testing methodologies, packaging specifications, and design software tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with retailers, contract manufacturers, or global supplier networks.
Responsibilities
- Lead packaging development projects from concept through commercialization, including design, testing, qualification, scale-up, and launch.
- Develop primary, secondary, club, and e-commerce packaging that balances consumer experience, performance, sustainability, cost, and manufacturability.
- Develop packaging solutions for new products, line extensions, and cost savings.
- Lead development efforts involving undefined or evolving package designs, manufacturing approaches, or technical requirements.
- Apply engineering and scientific principles to troubleshoot packaging, manufacturing, and supply chain challenges.
- Assess technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
- Partner with Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, and external suppliers.
- Communicate technical recommendations and influence decisions with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Support claims, demonstrations, and business cases to promote project alignment and decision-making.
- Plan and execute laboratory testing, pilot trials, manufacturing trials, and supplier qualifications.
- Develop specifications, test methods, packaging standards, and technical documentation for launch readiness.
- Support scale-up and implementation across manufacturing facilities and supplier networks.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits supporting wellbeing and flexibility.
- 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 and adoption benefits.
- Eligibility to participate in Clorox incentive plans, subject to applicable plan documents and policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
