R&D Product/Process Scientist II

Clorox; Pleasanton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clorox is seeking a product/process developer to lead next‑generation litter materials at our Pleasanton, CA site. The role focuses on innovative product and process development for Fresh Step, Scoop Away, and Ever Clean, partnering across manufacturing, marketing, and external partners to deliver consumer-relevant solutions that scale.

You will design experiments, analyze data, and drive projects from concept through validation and scale-up, aiming to achieve product superiority, cost savings,

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a product or process developer in consumer product goods.
• Experience developing products or processes from early-stage concept through technical validation, scale-up, or commercialization.
• Strong experimental design, data analysis, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead product and process development for next-generation litter materials.
• Design and execute technical testing to validate product design and performance.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Human Insights, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external partners to meet consumer, operational, and business needs.
• Maintain knowledge management and documentation for reusable technical know-how.

Skills

Product development

Process development

Experimental design

Data analysis

Technical problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

**Your role at Clorox:**You will be part of an R&D team driving superiority, innovation, and growth in the growing pet segment across Fresh Step, Scoop Away, and Ever Clean litter brands. In this role, you will lead product and process development for next-generation litter materials, helping to develop the future of Fresh Step and the broader litter category. This role requires out-of-the-box thinking, strong technical problem solving, and close partnership with cross-functional teams, external partners, and manufacturing to develop consumer-relevant solutions that can be scaled. It is a great opportunity to build innovation experience while shaping the next generation of cat litter products. This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.**In this role, you will:**Future of Litter Product and Process Innovation* Lead product and process development for Project Horizon, a breakthrough innovation effort focused on reimagining how litter is made and what the next generation of Fresh Step products can be* Apply strategic thinking to evaluate raw materials, processing approaches, product performance, manufacturability, cost, and scalability, building a clear business case to support technical recommendations and project decisions* Design and execute technical testing to converge on and validate product and process design and performance* Translate consumer, brand, and business needs into technical design criteria for new litter particle and substrate developmentBrand Maintenance, Cost Savings, and Consumer Superiority* Own and execute projects to drive the litter business in its journey to growing and winning with consumers* Partner with Marketing, Human Insights, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external partners to ensure product and process solutions meet consumer, operational, and business needs* Use consumer-relevant testing and data-based recommendations to support product superiority, cost savings, quality improvements, and brand growthCapabilities Development and Technical Improvements* Demonstrate a mentality of constant improvement and willingness to challenge past ways of working to drive efficiency in your work and presenting means of improving the work of the broader technical team* Establish and maintain strong technical organization through knowledge management and documentation* Build reusable technical knowledge around materials, processing conditions, particle design, and performance drivers to support future innovation* Contribute to a robust intellectual property portfolio and strategy**What we look for:**Years and Type of Experience:* 2+ years as a product or process developer in consumer product goods companies or applicable field* Experience developing products or processes from early-stage concept through technical validation, scale-up, or commercializationSkills and Abilities* Ability to work independently and implement projects in a timely manner* Ability to work through ambiguity and develop structured learning plans for undefined technical challenges* Strong experimental design, data analysis, and technical problem-solving skills* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment, both internal and external to Clorox* Ability to co-develop with external suppliers and partnersEducation Level/Degree:* Bachelors or Masters in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or time in applicable role(s) after college**Workplace type:**Hybrid: This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.