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The Clorox Company Packaging Development Scientist in Pleasanton, California
Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024)
Your role at Clorox:
You will be part of an R&D team to drive innovation in the GROWTH Sprays Segment across All Purpose, Bleach and Bathroom Spray Cleaners for our Clorox, 409, and Tilex brands.
The package is an essential vehicle to communicate and deliver delight and drive loyalty.
In this role you will have the opportunity to work on our suite of Spray Cleaning Products looking to build out the innovation pipeline for the next 3-5 years.
The Sprays R&D team is seeking a consumer obsessed packaging development expert to join our agile group of scientists. In this role, you will bring new ideas and innovation to our products, while continuing to deliver against the broader Clorox sustainability goals.
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 is available.
In this role, you will:
Packaging development for Sprays
Package development lead for projects to ensure technical rigor and deliver against project deliverables
Design and execute technical testing to converge on and validate package design and performance. Including developing new test methods with support when necessary
Use established Clorox processes to deliver projects and identifies potential improvements
Create consumer and customer facing specifications and processing standards
Lead risk assessment and mitigation plan
Apply fundamental technical and packaging knowledge
Externally focused Packaging Development
Establish and grow relationship with external manufacturing and technology partners and internal experts
Develop and lead packaging testing and validation, internally and externally, upholding a strong technical foundation and right rigor/right time mentality
Develop and lead manufacturing implementation of innovations
Represent one R&D voice balancing risk, impact, speed, and decision-making complexity
Capabilities 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
Learn and develop new demos to showcase our products
Contribute to a robust intellectual property portfolio and strategy
What we look for:
Minimum: 3+ years as a product or packaging developer in consumer product goods companies or applicable field
Strong internal motivation, robust planning of technical and cross functional teams, critical thinking, problem solving under unique constraints, able to work independently, able to work with and through others
Education Level/Degree: Bachelors or Masters in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering or time in applicable role(s) after college
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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 is available.
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: $86,600 - $161,900
–Zone B: $79,400 - $148,400
–Zone C: $72,100 - $134,900
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.
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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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