R&D Packaging Scientist 1 (Recent Grad Starting in 2027)

Clorox Company; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Clorox is seeking an R&D Packaging Scientist 1 (Recent Grad starting in 2027) in Pleasanton, CA. You will drive packaging innovations, collaborate across functions, and contribute to scale-up and successful product launches with a strong engineering mindset.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, cross-functional teamwork, and opportunities to grow technical and leadership skills within a renowned consumer goods company.

Qualifications

• Majors include Packaging Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Packaging Science (MS).
• Graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to work in a lab with various materials, including dust.
• Fine motor skills to prototype samples.
• Knowledge of ASTM packaging testing methods.
• Working knowledge of packaging software (ArtiosCAD and TOPS).
• Ability to learn fast and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with multi-project management.
• Confident self-starter with independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Drive Innovation: develop packaging that delivers a superior consumer experience while meeting function and regulatory requirements.
• Execute with Technical Excellence: own end-to-end development from concept to scale-up, including testing and validation.
• Own the Technical Details: create and manage packaging specs, including weights and configurations for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
• Support Commercialization: develop SOPs, test methods, and lead pilot and production trials, analyze results and troubleshoot.
• Collaborate Across Functions: work with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to meet objectives and reduce risk.

Skills

Leadership & influencing

Lab work

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Quick learning

Education

Packaging Eng (BS)

Materials Science Eng (BS)

Mechanical Eng (BS)

Packaging Science (MS)

Tools

ArtiosCAD

TOPS

Job description

R&D Packaging Scientist 1 (Recent Grad Starting in 2027)# Clorox Careers## R&D Packaging Scientist 1 (Recent Grad Starting in 2027)Apply: Pleasanton, CA - USA: Full time: Posted Today: 23290Clorox 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 Research and Development organization is embedded within each of our Clorox businesses, taking new generations of consumer products from concept to reality. With such diverse roles as engineers, scientists, packaging experts, and technicians 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.**In this role, you will:**As an R&D Packaging Scientist at Clorox you will enable superior packaging innovation that drives profitable growth, by delivering optimized packaging solutions that delight consumers, elevate brand equity and improve the consumer experience via sustainability and design. You’ll leverage an engineering mindset as you work with R&D Product and Process Development, Marketing, Sales, and Supply chain – to understand consumer needs, investigate future technologies, identify sustainable packaging opportunities, design and develop functional and cost-effective solutions while overcoming packaging technical hurdles. 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 innovative packaging that delivers a superior consumer experience while meeting functional, regulatory, and brand requirements.* **Execute with Technical Excellence:** Apply engineering principles to solve complex packaging challenges by owning the end-to-end development of packaging solutions—from conceptual design, prototyping, mechanical and chemical performance testing, to consumer testing, lab validation (drop, vibration, ship tests), component tooling qualification and scale-up, production, manufacturing, and supply chain.* **Own the Technical Details**: Create and manage packaging specifications, including fill weights, pallet configurations, and cube information for each individual primary unit, secondary, tertiary, and display packaging components including creating assembly diagrams which are critical inputs for successful product launches.* **Support Commercialization**: Develop and apply SOPs, test methods, and best practices while leading pilot and production trials for new packaging components, analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and provide insights that enable smooth scale-up and successful product launches.* **Collaborate Across Functions**: Work with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to interpret data, meet project objectives, and drive efficiency while managing technical risk.* **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 Packaging Innovation at Clorox.**What we look for:*** **Majors:** + B.S. Packaging Engineering, B.S. Material Science Engineering, or B.S. Mechanical Engineering, M.S. Packaging Science* **Requirements:** + Graduating between December 2026 and August 2027 + Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher + Ability to work in a lab with various materials, including dust. + Fine motor skills to prototype samples + Knowledge of ASTM packaging testing methods + Working knowledge of packaging software (ArtiosCAD and TOPS) + Ability to learn fast, and demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills + Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively + Confident self-starter, critical thinker, capable of working independently and cross-functionally with minimal supervision and direction in a fast-paced environment.**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****.** **[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: $74,200 - $135,800–Zone B: $68,000 - $124,500–Zone C: $61,800 - $113,100 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.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.