R&D Intern (Summer 2026)

Clorox • Pleasanton, CA

127d • $22 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clorox Company Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience that runs from June through August. Interns are provided meaningful work assignments designed to provide perspective and practical work experience highlighting what you would do in a similar role following completion of your degree and working at the company on a regular, full-time basis. Through the course of the summer, interns participate in: •Formal, 3-day orientation & program kick off in California with interns from all functions •Peer-level mentorship and connection points with functional and company executives •Personal project to be presented to leadership team their last week •Participate in function socials and professional development. 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, mechanical designers and packaging experts, 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.

Requirements

• Majors: B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, B.S. BioEngineering, B.S. Materials Science Engineering, or B.S. Mechanical Engineering.
• 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.
• Fine motor skills to prototype samples.

Responsibilities

• Utilize state-of-the-art laboratories and pilot plants to work on fast-paced, hands-on, and technically stimulating projects.
• Develop communication skills, learn how to optimize experiments, collect data, perform statistical analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Work in product, packaging, and process development, understanding consumer needs, investigating future technologies, and designing functional and cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct consumer testing, mechanical and chemical performance testing, and package component qualifications in laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing plants.

Benefits

• Round trip airfare from school/home location to work location.
• Housing and/or transportation stipend.
• Medical & mental health benefits + 50% off selected products.
• Participation in Clorox 401k.
• Half-day Fridays throughout the summer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree