Scientist, Product & Process Development

Clorox • Pleasanton, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Clorox Professional, we’re more than a team – we’re a purpose-driven community committed to making a difference. As champions of public health, we empower healthcare professionals and cleaning experts with science-based solutions that help prevent the spread of infection and create safer environments. We operate in the B2B market, and serve healthcare facilities, schools, offices, and other public spaces with a broad portfolio of products and services. Our R&D team plays a vital role in developing innovative solutions and technical claims that address customer needs and support our mission to protect and enhance community well-being by helping public spaces remain clean, safe, and thriving. As a Product and Process Developer in R&D for CPro, you will be part of a team responsible for driving projects from the creation of new ideas to developing new/improved products and claims, through the commercialization process for both growth and cost savings initiatives. You will play a significant role in driving growth for the CPro business, working in close partnership with Packaging, Microbiology, Regulatory, Marketing, Product Supply and Sales. In addition, you will work with our plants/co-packers to set appropriate specifications that connect to our end-user needs. You will see how your work directly impacts the industry, by driving value for our end-users and on a high order, helping to stop the spread of infections. This role offers an opportunity to grow technical leadership skills in a supportive environment. This position is based in our Pleasanton, CA office, with an expected in-office presence of at least three days per week. Relocation assistance will be offered.

Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD in relevant science or engineering discipline (i.e. Chemical Engineering) or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product, package, and/or process development, preferably within consumer goods or business-to-business (B2B) industries.
• High passion, technical curiosity, positive drive and commitment in setting and meeting aggressive functional and business goals
• Ability to work independently and implement multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment, and with multi-functional groups.
• Strong technical curiosity and creative problem-solving skills, sound technical judgement, and hands-on focus
• Comfortable working cross functionally (sales, marketing, legal, regulatory etc.) to identify business needs and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Ability to identify, champion and adapt new technologies, tools, and processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPA-registered products is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Product / Process Development Lead for moderately complex projects, ensuring technical rigor across R&D project deliverables.
• Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams and make technical recommendations that improve efficiency, support preferred solutions and manage risk to achieve project outcomes.
• Build a strong understanding of test methods, including their strengths and limitations, and apply them effectively for robust claim substantiation.
• Design and execute technical test plans to converge on and validate product design and performance, and for claims substantiation. Includes developing new test methods when needed.
• Design, validate and execute robust product performance demonstrations to amplify initiatives.
• Lead technical risk assessments within assigned projects to inform development plans that are appropriately scoped to the level of risk.
• Work closely with current and potential suppliers to identify and develop innovative solutions to meet project objectives.
• Plan and conduct process plant trials at manufacturing facilities and work with Supply Chain to ensure successful start-ups, and identify process improvements.
• Define process specification ranges and implement test methods to ensure product requirements are met.
• Conduct process development studies such as lot/limit studies and scale-up studies, leveraging modeling and simulation tools where appropriate.

Benefits

• At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes 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, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees