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Your role at Clorox:

As a Sr. Product Development Scientist in Clorox’s Strategic Cleaning Innovation team, you will be an integral member of a team responsible for developing and scaling consumer centered solutions that that deliver on key growth platforms. With a passion for diving deep into and applying technology to solve for key consumer tensions, you will help transform Clorox’s Cleaning business by bringing products to life across new-to-Clorox brands, categories and technology platforms.

Leveraging consumer insights, technical depth and passion for innovation, you will lead product development initiatives that help identify and commercialize and maintain new to Clorox technology platforms. We are seeking an individual excited to explore new technologies and who is up to the challenge of elevating Clorox’s capabilities in these areas. The role will be product development focused and will be both strategic and tactical in nature, with opportunities to demonstrate technical leadership with cross-functional partners. You will try new things every day, work in a dynamic lab and open workspace environment, and have the ability to demonstrate leading edge thinking in the areas of formulation and technology. A successful individual will embrace the full, fun and challenging process of developing products in a fast paced, scaled agile environment.

In this role, you will:

• Demonstrate formulation expertise and benchtop chemistry techniques to solve key technical challenges and deliver on product attributes

• Lead, design and execute project work against innovation and commercialization objectives

• Utilize creative problem solving skills, technical expertise and bias for action to deliver solutions that meet consumer and customer needs on time and with excellence

• Build strong working relationships with peers, stakeholders and cross-functional and external partners to facilitate alignment and efficient and on-time execution of projects

• Develop deep understanding of the consumer tension in each platform and ensure the consumer is at the heart of each innovation.

• Create prototypes to bring product solutions to life and test with the consumer

• Provide thought leadership embracing the full product proposition, driving technical rigor from start to finish

• Create a sustainable competitive advantage for Clorox through having an external lens, prioritizing robust knowledge management, and elevating internal technical/testing capabilities

What we look for:

• BS, MS or PhD in relevant science or engineering discipline (i.e. Chemical Engineering) or equivalent industry experience

• 3-6 years of relevant work, Consumer Packaged Goods and chemistry/formulation experience preferred

• High passion, positive drive and commitment in setting and meeting aggressive functional and business goals

• Ability to identify, champion and adapt new technologies, tools and processes, including the Scaled Agile model

• Experience with development and commercialization of consumer-centric products and/or services

• Demonstrated influence skills to sell in ideas to teams and the greater organization

• Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in a highly collaborative team environment, both with internal multi-functional groups and external partners

• Experience with data analysis tools to drive decision making, modeling & simulation mindset preferred

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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: $104,100 - $199,100

–Zone B: $95,500 - $183,300

–Zone C: $86,800 - $166,600

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.

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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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