The Clorox Company
Senior Scientist R&D Process Developer, Glad
The Clorox Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Overview
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The Clorox Company . Clorox is committed to growth for our people and our brands, guided by our purpose and values to make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. This role is located in Willowbrook, IL, in the Chicago area, with in-office expectation three days per week and relocation assistance offered. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving the technical development and scale-up of Glad products, creating an impact in millions of homes. The position involves collaboration across R&D, Marketing, Engineering Design Staff, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to bring innovative ideas to life. Your work will span new product innovation, formulation and claim improvements, optimization, cost savings, and sustainability.
Responsibilities Lead the execution of product development projects from concept through development, using technical leadership to fulfill charter needs.
Develop and create robust project plans for scaling up new and improved products and processes driven by consumer insights.
Collaborate closely with R&D peers and Engineering design staff, as well as marketing, sales, supply chain, and regulatory teams involved in development.
Leverage internal and external expertise, along with digital tools, to tackle cutting-edge technical problems.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude in observing and troubleshooting extrusion/conversion performance issues on existing processes.
Conceptualize new process transformations to deliver extrusion/conversion machine-based solutions.
Preferably deliver early generation machine-based solutions by creating new equipment designs and coordinating machine fabrication.
Identify, select, and apply formulation technology to deliver against consumer and customer needs.
Lead the design and execution of technical testing to validate product performance, including developing new test methods and demos.
Analyze and interpret data to drive technical understanding, meet project targets, and drive efficiency while managing risk.
Track external industry technology development and trends to inform business growth plans.
Collaborate with supply chain and engineering teams to ensure successful start-ups and influence future capabilities.
Work closely with domestic and international suppliers and manufacturers to provide innovative solutions and identify process improvements.
Travel expected around 20%.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D process development in consumer products and plastic film extrusion with web handling and conversion.
High energy, positive drive, and commitment to setting and meeting aggressive goals.
Strong technical curiosity and creative problem-solving skills with a track record of innovative technical solutions.
Proficiency in navigating IP and claims and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to influence others and work both independently and in a collaborative team environment; capable of managing multiple projects.
Effective leadership to guide teams and drive results.
Workplace
This position will be in our Willowbrook, IL office, with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days per week. Relocation assistance will be offered. Travel around 20% is expected.
Salary and Benefits
Salary ranges are location-based and expressed as zones. Zone A: $106,700 - $204,900; Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900; Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800. All ranges subject to change. This job is eligible for participation in Clorox incentive plans, subject to plan terms. We offer comprehensive benefits prioritizing wellbeing, including health plans, a market-leading 401(k) with company match, flexible time off, inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. Clorox is committed to fair and equitable pay, with salary determined by location, skills, experience, and performance. Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit resumes via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and advises caution against unsolicited texts from impersonators. We do not accept agency resumes.
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Join to apply for the
Senior Scientist R&D Process Developer, Glad
role at
The Clorox Company . Clorox is committed to growth for our people and our brands, guided by our purpose and values to make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. This role is located in Willowbrook, IL, in the Chicago area, with in-office expectation three days per week and relocation assistance offered. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving the technical development and scale-up of Glad products, creating an impact in millions of homes. The position involves collaboration across R&D, Marketing, Engineering Design Staff, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to bring innovative ideas to life. Your work will span new product innovation, formulation and claim improvements, optimization, cost savings, and sustainability.
Responsibilities Lead the execution of product development projects from concept through development, using technical leadership to fulfill charter needs.
Develop and create robust project plans for scaling up new and improved products and processes driven by consumer insights.
Collaborate closely with R&D peers and Engineering design staff, as well as marketing, sales, supply chain, and regulatory teams involved in development.
Leverage internal and external expertise, along with digital tools, to tackle cutting-edge technical problems.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude in observing and troubleshooting extrusion/conversion performance issues on existing processes.
Conceptualize new process transformations to deliver extrusion/conversion machine-based solutions.
Preferably deliver early generation machine-based solutions by creating new equipment designs and coordinating machine fabrication.
Identify, select, and apply formulation technology to deliver against consumer and customer needs.
Lead the design and execution of technical testing to validate product performance, including developing new test methods and demos.
Analyze and interpret data to drive technical understanding, meet project targets, and drive efficiency while managing risk.
Track external industry technology development and trends to inform business growth plans.
Collaborate with supply chain and engineering teams to ensure successful start-ups and influence future capabilities.
Work closely with domestic and international suppliers and manufacturers to provide innovative solutions and identify process improvements.
Travel expected around 20%.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D process development in consumer products and plastic film extrusion with web handling and conversion.
High energy, positive drive, and commitment to setting and meeting aggressive goals.
Strong technical curiosity and creative problem-solving skills with a track record of innovative technical solutions.
Proficiency in navigating IP and claims and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to influence others and work both independently and in a collaborative team environment; capable of managing multiple projects.
Effective leadership to guide teams and drive results.
Workplace
This position will be in our Willowbrook, IL office, with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days per week. Relocation assistance will be offered. Travel around 20% is expected.
Salary and Benefits
Salary ranges are location-based and expressed as zones. Zone A: $106,700 - $204,900; Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900; Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800. All ranges subject to change. This job is eligible for participation in Clorox incentive plans, subject to plan terms. We offer comprehensive benefits prioritizing wellbeing, including health plans, a market-leading 401(k) with company match, flexible time off, inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. Clorox is committed to fair and equitable pay, with salary determined by location, skills, experience, and performance. Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit resumes via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and advises caution against unsolicited texts from impersonators. We do not accept agency resumes.
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