R&D Scientist 1 (Recent Grad Starting in 2026)

Clorox • Pleasanton, CA

11d • $60,300 - $132,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: 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, packaging experts, and technicians 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. In this role, you will: As an R&D Product & Process Development Scientist at Clorox you will ensure superior product innovation makes it to consumers homes, by developing and refining product formulations & manufacturing process that drive profitable growth. You’ll leverage an engineering mindset as you work with R&D, Insights, Marketing, Sales, and Supply chain – to understand consumer needs, investigate future technologies, to develop functional and cost-effective solutions while overcoming technical hurdles. You’ll make a difference from day one, contributing to products used by millions of people while growing your technical and leadership skills working on some of the most trusted brands in the consumer goods industry.

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 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.

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.

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs
• robust health plans
• a 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees