R&D Scientist II, International Glad Product / Process Developer

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

Your role at Clorox:

As a Research & Development (R&D) Product / Process Developer for the International Glad business, you will be part of a team responsible for the technical development of Glad products across the AMEA region (Asia, Middle East, Europe & Australia-New Zealand). You will collaborate with a global cross-functional team and work with external supply partners to bring new ideas to life. You will have a variety of assignments across product innovation, claims and demo development, process optimization, cost savings, and sustainability efforts.

In this role, you will:

• Represent one R&D voice balancing risk, impact, speed, and decision-making complexity.
• Lead the execution of projects from concept to launch by applying technical leadership and partnering with subject matter experts, cross-functional partners and project managers.
• Translate consumer needs into technical product specifications and processing standards, to include the development and implementations of innovations with international manufacturers and technology partners.
• Lead the design and execution of technical testing, including development of new test methods at both the Glad Pilot Plant and external manufacturing partners. Leading technical risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Develop a technical support plan for product claims and build compelling product demos for customer sell-in stories.
• Analyze and interpret data to drive technical understanding, meet project targets and objectives, problem solve, and make recommendations that drive efficiency, knowledge, and manage/elevate risk.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and engineering teams to ensure consistent communication, successful start-ups, define any new capital requirement, influence future capabilities, and identify internal and external process improvements that deliver cost and/or efficiency savings.
• Closely track external industry technology development and trends to incorporate into business growth plans.
• 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.
• Visit suppliers, Clorox plants, and external manufacturers (mostly located in Asia-Pacific region) and work with them closely to enable new product launch.

#LI- Hybrid

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science or equivalent number of years of relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in consumer products or plastic film extrusion.
• Flexibility to adapt to working hours with team members in different time zones.
• High energy, positive drive, and commitment in setting and meeting aggressive goals and seeking out new opportunities.
• Strong technical curiosity and creative problem-solving skill with a record of innovative technical solutions implemented within the business.
• Capability to work independently and implement multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to understand scale up challenges and using innovative approaches to overcome those challenges.  
• Be able to travel internationally around 20% (2 - 3 times a year, approximately 2-week engagements).

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This individual will be required to go into the Clorox office 3 days a week, working 2 days remotely.

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.

[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.

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.