R&D Technical Services Specialist, Innovation

Clorox • Pleasanton, CA

6d • $23 - $48 • Onsite

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: R&D Innovation Services has an opening for a professional who will support our cleaning brands. Delivery of Clorox’s innovation and growth goals is contingent upon completion and success of new or change development experiments and process trials in the Innovation Services area. This position is responsible for supporting this work within a business unit to ensure product launch or re-launch success. Position includes large scale up batching in cleaning. The individual will spend time working with a variety of equipment in multiple bays working with the scientists, specialists, and support groups cross functionally. Position includes large scale up batching formulations in the cleaning pilot plant as well as supporting the packaging group by performing package testing and qualifications. The individual will spend time working with a variety of equipment in multiple bays, working in the packaging database, and will have opportunities to do some programming work. Individual will also be working with the Scientists, Team Leads on equipment and test method developments and improvements. This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• 2+years of technical experience in a laboratory, working with different testing equipment, R&D work.
• Mechanical skills
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to lift 50lbs in a safe ergonomically correct manner . The ability to ascend and descend stairs
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and collaborate with internal team members and external vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication .
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Package Testing Support Complete package testing on primary, secondary, and full pallets on all cleaning products, providing test data to the Cleaning R&D scientists and technicians. There is a wide range of testing in the packaging lab from full pallet vibration testing to gathering CMM dimensions on individual parts . This individual needs to be able to keep clear and concise records of test data that is collect ed in our database as well as other data collect and stored outside the database . This information needs to be clearly communicated to the team in a timely manner.
• Batching / Claim Support Work with the scientists , technicians, and specialists to batch large scale formulations using both the tank batching process and the continuous batching system . Prepare test samples for laundry and hard surface cleaning, complete QC tests on samples, and operate and maintain lab equipment . Keep clear and concise records of the batches that are created and be able to report out results to the team. Maintain excellent EPA records for registered products that are processed .
• Equipment and Test method knowledge Learn and k eep up to date on all test methods in the C leaning P ilot P lant and the CPL / PDL. Assist with the development of new test methods when needed. Work with Team Lead(s) and other Specialists to bring in new equipment and learn new testing protocols.
• Safety / SOP’s Look for continuous improvements in and outside the areas in which they work . When safety upgrades are found work with the Tech S ervices T eam to have these upgrades put into practice. Be part of the Hazop review team (s) in their work area(s) When appropriate write SOP’s to help guide requestors and other operators to run the testing equipment safely and efficiently

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees