R&D Product/Process Scientist II

The Clorox Company • Pleasanton, CA

1d • $75,800 - $170,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

You will be part of an R&D team driving superiority, innovation, and growth in the growing pet segment across Fresh Step, Scoop Away, and Ever Clean litter brands. In this role, you will lead product and process development for next-generation litter materials, helping to develop the future of Fresh Step and the broader litter category. This role requires out-of-the-box thinking, strong technical problem solving, and close partnership with cross-functional teams, external partners, and manufacturing to develop consumer-relevant solutions that can be scaled. It is a great opportunity to build innovation experience while shaping the next generation of cat litter products. This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.

Requirements

• 2+ years as a product or process developer in consumer product goods companies or applicable field
• Experience developing products or processes from early-stage concept through technical validation, scale-up, or commercialization
• Ability to work independently and implement projects in a timely manner
• Ability to work through ambiguity and develop structured learning plans for undefined technical challenges
• Strong experimental design, data analysis, and technical problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment, both internal and external to Clorox
• Ability to co-develop with external suppliers and partners
• Bachelors or Masters in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or time in applicable role(s) after college

Responsibilities

• Lead product and process development for Project Horizon, a breakthrough innovation effort focused on reimagining how litter is made and what the next generation of Fresh Step products can be
• Apply strategic thinking to evaluate raw materials, processing approaches, product performance, manufacturability, cost, and scalability, building a clear business case to support technical recommendations and project decisions
• Design and execute technical testing to converge on and validate product and process design and performance
• Translate consumer, brand, and business needs into technical design criteria for new litter particle and substrate development
• Own and execute projects to drive the litter business in its journey to growing and winning with consumers
• Partner with Marketing, Human Insights, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external partners to ensure product and process solutions meet consumer, operational, and business needs
• Use consumer-relevant testing and data-based recommendations to support product superiority, cost savings, quality improvements, and brand growth
• Demonstrate a mentality of constant improvement and willingness to challenge past ways of working to drive efficiency in your work and presenting means of improving the work of the broader technical team
• Establish and maintain strong technical organization through knowledge management and documentation
• Build reusable technical knowledge around materials, processing conditions, particle design, and performance drivers to support future innovation
• Contribute to a robust intellectual property portfolio and strategy

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level