The Clorox Company
Product Development Scientist (Ph.D.) - College
The Clorox Company, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566
Overview
Product Development Scientist (Ph.D.) at Clorox. The Research and Development (R&D) organization develops and optimizes product formulations across Consumer Products and Professional Products portfolios, translating scientific insights into innovative, high-quality products used by millions. In this role you will
Drive Innovation: Develop and refine novel product formulations that deliver a superior product experience, and create consumer and customer facing claims and demos. Execute with Excellence: Troubleshoot formulation challenges, run relevant measurements, generate data to support solutions, and maintain product specifications, formulation standards, and technical documentation for consistency and compliance. Own the Technical Details: Identify and document novel technical solutions and formulation approaches that may be eligible for intellectual property protection and help ensure Clorox’s competitive advantage. Support Commercialization: Develop and apply SOPs, test methods, and best practices; lead product and consumer testing; continuously research ways to evolve R&D tools and approaches to ensure consumer delight and successful launches. Collaborate Across Functions: Work with Marketing, Sales, Digital Data, Insights, and cross-functional R&D teams to analyze problems from multiple points of view and connect ideas to create innovative solutions and concepts. Grow Your Career: Be part of a team that values winning, technical curiosity, and raising the bar to shape the future of Product Innovation at Clorox. What we look for
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field Education and expertise in at least one of the following areas: Aqueous oxidants, kinetics, and equilibria for cleaning, bleaching, and antimicrobials Organic chemistry, aqueous surfactants, colloids, and interfacial science for household product formulation Water soluble polymers for household product formulation Experience in evaluation, characterization, and measurement of technology in their area of expertise Confident self-starter, critical thinker, capable of working independently and cross-functionally with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment Workplace type
Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base; teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world. We foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and able to participate and thrive. Additional information
At Clorox, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits prioritizing wellbeing and flexibility for teammates’ needs, including robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) with company match, flexible time off, inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and provide salary ranges aligned to location and market. This job is eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to plan terms. Please apply directly to our job postings. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews or accept agency resumes. Clorox is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Product Development Scientist (Ph.D.) at Clorox. The Research and Development (R&D) organization develops and optimizes product formulations across Consumer Products and Professional Products portfolios, translating scientific insights into innovative, high-quality products used by millions. In this role you will
Drive Innovation: Develop and refine novel product formulations that deliver a superior product experience, and create consumer and customer facing claims and demos. Execute with Excellence: Troubleshoot formulation challenges, run relevant measurements, generate data to support solutions, and maintain product specifications, formulation standards, and technical documentation for consistency and compliance. Own the Technical Details: Identify and document novel technical solutions and formulation approaches that may be eligible for intellectual property protection and help ensure Clorox’s competitive advantage. Support Commercialization: Develop and apply SOPs, test methods, and best practices; lead product and consumer testing; continuously research ways to evolve R&D tools and approaches to ensure consumer delight and successful launches. Collaborate Across Functions: Work with Marketing, Sales, Digital Data, Insights, and cross-functional R&D teams to analyze problems from multiple points of view and connect ideas to create innovative solutions and concepts. Grow Your Career: Be part of a team that values winning, technical curiosity, and raising the bar to shape the future of Product Innovation at Clorox. What we look for
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field Education and expertise in at least one of the following areas: Aqueous oxidants, kinetics, and equilibria for cleaning, bleaching, and antimicrobials Organic chemistry, aqueous surfactants, colloids, and interfacial science for household product formulation Water soluble polymers for household product formulation Experience in evaluation, characterization, and measurement of technology in their area of expertise Confident self-starter, critical thinker, capable of working independently and cross-functionally with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment Workplace type
Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base; teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world. We foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and able to participate and thrive. Additional information
At Clorox, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits prioritizing wellbeing and flexibility for teammates’ needs, including robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) with company match, flexible time off, inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and provide salary ranges aligned to location and market. This job is eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to plan terms. Please apply directly to our job postings. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews or accept agency resumes. Clorox is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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