R&D Packaging Scientist 1 (Recent Grad Starting in 2027)
About The Position
Clorox’s Research and Development organization brings consumer products from concept to reality and contributes across the product lifecycle, from initial concepts and raw materials to finished goods. In this role, the R&D Packaging Scientist develops optimized packaging solutions that support profitable growth, delight consumers, strengthen brand equity, improve the consumer experience, and advance sustainability and design. The position applies an engineering mindset and collaborates with Product and Process Development, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to understand consumer needs, investigate technologies, identify sustainable packaging opportunities, and overcome technical challenges. The scientist owns packaging development from conceptual design and prototyping through performance testing, validation, tooling qualification, scale-up, production, and supply chain. The role also manages packaging specifications and assembly diagrams, develops and applies procedures and test methods, and leads pilot and production trials to support successful commercialization and product launches. This position is hybrid and intended for a recent graduate completing a qualifying degree between December 2026 and August 2027.
Requirements
- Graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to work in a laboratory with various materials, including dust.
- Fine motor skills to prototype samples.
- Knowledge of ASTM packaging testing methods.
- Working knowledge of packaging software, including ArtiosCAD and TOPS.
- Ability to learn quickly and demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.
- Confident self-starter and critical thinker, able to work independently and cross-functionally with minimal supervision and direction in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative packaging that provides a superior consumer experience and meets functional, regulatory, and brand requirements.
- Own end-to-end development of packaging solutions, including conceptual design, prototyping, mechanical and chemical performance testing, consumer testing, lab validation, component tooling qualification, scale-up, production, manufacturing, and supply chain.
- Create and manage packaging specifications, including fill weights, pallet configurations, and cube information for primary, secondary, tertiary, and display packaging components.
- Create assembly diagrams that support successful product launches.
- Develop and apply SOPs, test methods, and best practices.
- Lead pilot and production trials for new packaging components; analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and provide insights for smooth scale-up and product launches.
- Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to interpret data, meet project objectives, improve efficiency, and manage technical risk.
- Investigate future technologies and sustainable packaging opportunities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plans.
- 401(k) program with company match.
- Flexible time off benefits, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location.
- Fertility and adoption benefits.
- Participation in Clorox incentive plans, subject to applicable plan terms and policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
