R&D Intern (Summer 2027)

Clorox Company; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Round trip airfare

Housing stipend

Medical benefits

401k access

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

Clorox Internship Program offers a 10-week summer experience from June through August, with hands-on projects in R&D, packaging, and process development. Interns receive mentorship, professional development, and a personal project to present to leadership in the final week.

Benefits include travel reimbursement, housing/transport stipend, medical and mental health benefits, 401k, and half-day Fridays. Eligible majors include Chemical, Biomedical, BioEngineering, Materials Science, and Mechanical

Qualifications

• 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.
• Offers of employment contingent upon legal right to work in the United States as a full-time employee after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the Research and Development organization across product, packaging, and process development.
• Working in state-of-the-art laboratories and pilot plants on fast-paced projects.
• Developing communication skills, data collection, statistical analysis, and presenting results to leadership.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Prototype samples

Lab work ability

Education

B.S. Chemical Engineering

B.S. Biomedical Engineering

B.S. BioEngineering

B.S. Materials Science Engineering

B.S. Mechanical 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 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: • Formal, 3-day orientation & program kick off in California with interns from all functions • 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: • Round trip airfare from school/home location to work location • 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 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. 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. *$22 - $28/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. 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 Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times. To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 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. 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