Product Development Scientist (Ph.D.) - College

Clorox Company; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clorox is hiring an R&D Product Development Scientist 2 to drive technical excellence across Consumer and Professional Products. You will apply your PhD-level expertise to develop and optimize formulations that meet diverse end-user needs, from everyday consumers to hospital disinfection, while collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Insights, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, and Digital Data.

You will lead innovation, troubleshoot formulation challenges, document novel solutions for potential

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in evaluation, characterization, and measurement of technology in their area of expertise.
• Confident self-starter who can work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive Innovation: Develop and refine novel product formulations with consumer-facing claims.
• Execute with Excellence: Troubleshoot formulation challenges and generate data to support solutions.
• Own the Technical Details: Document novel technical solutions for IP protection and competitive advantage.
• Support Commercialization: Develop SOPs, test methods, and lead product testing and launches.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work with Marketing, Sales, Insights, and R&D teams to create innovative solutions.

Skills

PhD in Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Aqueous oxidants & antimicrobials

Organic chemistry

Interfacial science

Water soluble polymers

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

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

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:

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

In this role, you will:

As an R&D Product Development Scientist 2 at Clorox you will play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and ensure superior product innovation across our Consumer Products and Professional Products portfolios. You’ll apply your PhD-level expertise to develop and optimize product formulations that meet the needs of diverse end users from everyday consumers to hospital disinfection. Collaborating cross-functionally with teams in Marketing, Sales, Insights, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, and Digital Data, you’ll translate scientific insights into impactful product solutions. 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. In this role you will:

• Drive Innovation: Develop and refine novel product formulations that deliver a superior product experience, while also creating consumer and customer facing claims and demos
• Execute with Excellence: Troubleshoot formulation challenges and make relevant measurements to generate data that supports technical solutions and translates them into business impact, while maintaining product specifications, formulation standards, and technical documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Own the Technical Details: Identify and document novel technical solutions and formulation approaches that may be eligible for intellectual property protection and ensure Clorox’s competitive advantage.
• Support Commercialization: Develop and apply SOPs, test methods, and best practices while leading product and consumer testing, and continuously research ways to evolve and improve R&D tools and approaches to ensure consumer delight and successful product launches.
• Collaborate Across Functions Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Digital Data, Insights, and cross-functional R&D teams to analyze problems from multiple points of view and connect disparate ideas to create innovative solutions, proposals, and concepts.
• 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.

What we look for:

• Ph.D. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Candidates must have education and expertise in at least one of the following areas:
• Aqueous oxidants, kinetics, and equilibria for cleaning, bleaching and antimicrobials
• Organic chemistry, aqueous surfactants, colloids, and interfacial science for household product formulation.
• Water soluble polymers for household product formulation.
• Experience in evaluation, characterization, and measurement of technology in their area of expertise
• Confident self-starter, critical thinker, capable of working independently and cross-functionally with minimal supervision and direction in a fast-paced environment.

The applicable pay range for this role in the U.S. is based on your work location according to the cost of labor in your area.

• $106,00 - $122,00 annually.

All ranges are subject to change in the future.

Workplace type:

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.

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[U.S.]Additional Information:

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.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

• –Zone A: $90,900 - $170,100
• –Zone B: $83,400 - $155,900
• –Zone C: $75,800 - $141,700

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.