The Clorox Company · 2 weeks ago
R&D Scientist 1 (Recent Grad Starting in 2026)
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$72K/yr - $132K/yrThe Clorox Company is committed to growth for its people and brands. They are seeking an R&D Product & Process Development Scientist to develop and refine product formulations and manufacturing processes that deliver superior consumer experiences while collaborating across various functions to ensure successful product innovation and commercialization.
ManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Drive Innovation: Develop and refine product formulations and manufacturing processes that deliver a superior consumer experience, while also creating consumer and customer facing claims and demos
Execute with Excellence: Apply engineering principles to solve complex Product and Process Scale-up challenges by leading risk assessments & documenting technical learnings from lab-scale experimentation and pilot plant trials to full-scale manufacturing. Leveraging statistical analysis and digital tools to optimize formulations and processing parameters throughout development
Own the Technical Details: Create and manage product specifications and processing standards to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance
Support Commercialization: Develop and apply SOPs, test methods, and best practices while leading product testing, consumer tests, pilot and production trials to analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and provide insights that ensures smooth scale-up, consumer delight, 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 Product Innovation at Clorox
Qualification
Required
B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, B.S. BioEngineering, B.S. Materials Science Engineering, or B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Ability to work in a lab with various materials, including dust
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
Offers of employment are contingent upon proof of the applicant's legal right to work and be employed in the United States as a full-time employee after graduation
Benefits
Robust health plans
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
Company
The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company is a consumer products company that produces cleaning, home care, and wellness products.
Founded in 1913
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Linda Rendle
Chief Executive Officer
Kirsten Marriner
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
2026-01-14
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