Research And Development Scientist, Food Product / Process Developer

Lensa; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Research And Development Scientist to drive innovation in product development for their popular Ranch products. This role offers significant growth opportunities, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in product development. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop successful food formulations that meet consumer expectations.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in consumer products, focusing on product and process development.
• Experience in FDA regulated businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop product specifications and ensure successful scale-up.
• Lead product/process development for new Hidden Valley Ranch products.

Skills

Leadership

Technical curiosity

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Research And Development Scientist, Food Product / Process Developer

Research And Development Scientist, Food Product / Process Developer

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Your Role At Clorox

Time to unleash your creativity and innovation skills as a Product and Process Developer for Clorox’s Food Business. In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Hidden Valley Ranch products, sparking food joy in homes and restaurants around the world. Ranch has become a billion-dollar mega-flavor; we invite you to be part of the brand that started it all.

This role offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth.

You will grow your technical skills, strengthen your leadership abilities, and make significant contributions to impactful projects that will result in your work landing on store shelves.

You will drive all phases of product development and manufacturing scale-up, working closely with teams from Packaging, Marketing, Product Supply, Sales, Microbiology, and Regulatory.

This role will report to the Food R&D Business Manager.

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. Relocation assistance will be offered.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop product specifications deliverable at scale, working closely with our manufacturing partners to ensure successful scale-up from lab bench through production. Includes development of new manufacturing processes with support, when necessary.
• Lead Product / Process Development for new Hidden Valley Ranch products, ensuring technical requirements are achieved on time and with appropriate rigor.
• Work with project team and make technical recommendations that drive efficiency and manage risk while delivering the Hidden Valley Ranch experience our consumers expect.
• Design and execute technical plans to developdelicious product formulations which meetsuperior taste and stability requirements. Includes development of new test methods with support when necessary.
• Work closely with current and potential suppliers to identify and develop innovative solutions to meet objectives presented in projects.
• Drive creation of exclusionary strategy and intellectual property on projects, where applicable.
• Collaborate with R&D team and cross-functional peers that value open learning, technical curiosity, and support development, sharing, and testing of new ideas to feed our Hidden valley innovation pipeline, because life is too short for boring meals.
  
  

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in ChemicalEngineering
• Minimum3 yearsof experience, preferably in consumer products with a focus on Product, Package and/or Process Development.
• Experience with fast-paced projects where deliverables are measured in days to weeks.
• Experience working in Food / FDA regulated business is a plus.
  
  

Skills Required

• High passion, positive drive and commitment in setting and meeting aggressive goals and enjoy working in a variety of cultures and settings.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, influence, communication, and interpersonal skills to work with multi-functional groups.
• Strong technical curiosity and creative problem-solving skills, sound technical judgement, and a desire to be hands-on in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to identify, champion and adapt new technologies, tools, and processes.
  
  

Workplace Type

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. Relocation assistance will be offered.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

[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: $88,700 - $165,900

–Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100

–Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300

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.

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 to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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