R&D Formula Developer

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Your role at Clorox:

We are looking for an R&D Formula Developer - Scientist to join our team and drive the creation of innovative and high-performing product formulas that delight consumers and advance our cleaning technologies.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and redesign product formulas, incorporating new technologies and cleaner chemistries.

• Lead and conduct formula and process testing, including stability, limit, performance, claim support, and sensorial evaluations.

• Design and execute technical project plans based on defined scopes, conducting experimental work across lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing scales.

• Work with a range of chemistries, including sodium hypochlorite, peroxide-based systems, quaternary ammonium compounds, and surfactant blends.

• Design and perform manufacturing trials for new formulas or processes, identifying improvement opportunities and making recommendations.

• Build and maintain formula specifications, ensuring alignment with quality, performance, and compliance standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Apply consumer insights and concepts to generate new pipeline ideas and strengthen ongoing projects.

• Use scientific and engineering expertise to creatively solve problems and achieve impactful results, always keeping the consumer at the center.

• Promote and ensure adherence to best practices within the technical function, leveraging both internal and external technologies to achieve business goals.

• Mentor, train, and support the onboarding of new or less experienced team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within and beyond R&D.

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What we look for:

Years and Type of Experience

• 5+ years experience (in consumer goods industry preferential). Multinational Companies of CPG related to foods, drinks, home cleaning products, cosmetics, etc.

• BS or MS in relevant science or engineering or equivalent experience

• Experience in Process Development and flexibility to learn other capabilities such as formula development will be taken into consideration.

Skills and Abilities

• Fluent English skills, both written and oral.

• Flexible with changes in project direction.

• Strong leadership skills to expand technical expertise and solve constraints

• Ability to work independently and implement multiple projects in a timely manner.

• Excellent networking skills – interface with cross-functional groups at all levels.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to influence team members and peers.

• Clarity of purpose and ability to interpret business needs and turn them into technical solutions using available technologies and creativity.

• High motivation and proactivity in project execution/coordination.

• Curiosity and interest in working with and for other cultures and ways of thinkings appreciating diversity.

• Willingness and time availability to travel internationally.

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That's why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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.

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