R&D Intern (Summer 2027)

The Clorox Company; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning opportunities

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

The Clorox Company Internship Program offers a 10-week summer experience in Durham, NC with hands-on R&D projects across product and packaging. Interns receive mentorship, contribute to real projects, and present a final project to leadership before returning to school.

Majors include Chemical, Biomedical, BioEngineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering. Graduating Dec 2027–Aug 2028, minimum 3.0 GPA, US work authorization, and lab work readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Majors listed: Chemical Eng, Biomedical Eng, BioEngineering, Materials Science Eng, or Mechanical Eng.
• Graduating between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to work in a lab with various materials, including dust.
• Fine motor skills to prototype samples.
• Authorized to work in the United States with no visa sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on lab work on consumer product development.
• Participate in formulation, testing, data collection and pilot plant activities.
• Present a personal project and findings to leadership at program end.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists across packaging and process development.

Education

B.S. Chemical Engineering

B.S. Biomedical Engineering

B.S. BioEngineering

B.S. Materials Science Engineering

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Pleasanton, CA - USA

Willowbrook, IL - USA

Durham, NC - USA (Strickland Bldg)

Full time

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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 (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024)

Your role at Clorox:

The Clorox Company Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience that runs from June through August. Interns are provided meaningful work assignments designed to provide perspective and practical work experience highlighting what you would do in a similar role following completion of your degree and working at the company on a regular, full-time basis. Through the course of the summer, interns participate in:

• Will attend formal intern orientation
• Peer-level mentorship and connection points with functional and company executives
• Personal project to be presented to leadership team their last week
• Participate in function socials and professional development

Clorox Intern Program benefits include:

• Housing and/or transportation stipend
• Medical & mental health benefits + 50% off selected products
• Participation in Clorox 401k

Our interns also get to enjoy Clorox’s commitment to a work-life balance through social events and the company-wide policy of half-day Fridays throughout the summer.

In this role, you will:

The Research and Development organization is embedded within each of our Clorox business, taking new generations of consumer products from concept to reality. With such diverse roles as engineers, scientists, mechanical designers and packaging experts, 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.

We offer an exciting internship that provides our interns the opportunity to be leaders in the development and/or refinement of our products. Interns will actively utilize our state-of-the-art laboratories and pilot plants to work on fast paced, hands‑on, and technically stimulating projects. These projects will help our interns develop communication skills, learn how to optimize experiments, collect data, perform statistical analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations on next steps, all of which are valuable for the consumer products industry and research in any field.

• Engineers are needed to work in product, packaging, and process development, which involves understanding consumer needs, investigating future technologies, and designing and developing functional and cost‑effective solutions across all of Clorox's brands.

• This would include consumer testing, mechanical and chemical performance testing and package component qualifications both in laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing plants.

Recent Summer Intern Projects:

• New formulation development and formula scale‑up of cleaning products

• Non‑wovens (wipes) handling and converting for exploratory projects

• Equipment optimization and new process development for salad dressings and sauces

What we look for:

Majors:

• B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, B.S. BioEngineering, B.S. Materials Science Engineering, or B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Requirements:

• Graduating between December 2027 and August 2028

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Ability to work in a lab with various materials, including dust

• Fine motor skills to prototype samples

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future visa sponsorship for employment.

Additional Information

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.

$ 24-33 /hr

All ranges are subject to change in the future.

Workplace type:

Hybrid

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. Learn more (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/responsibility/thriving-communities/empowering-our-emp…) .

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half‑day Fridays, depending on your location

Who we are.

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.

This is the place where doing the right thing matters.

Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive