Sr. Scientist: Product Development/Formulation (PhD)
Posted on: 5 Nov 2021
Pleasanton, CA
Job Description
Your role at Clorox:
You will lead a high performing team driving global technology discovery projects which will range from the evaluation of new cutting edge opportunities to the creation of new and innovative products, with focus on ‘Green’ planet-friendly alternatives. You will be responsible for creating and driving technical strategy globally. Embrace your creativity and curiosity to invent, seek out, and bring-to-life a competitive edge for Clorox.
In this role, you will:
Lead a high performing team to design and execute project work against technical discovery objectives.
Utilize deep formulation expertise to deliver solutions that create competitive advantage for cleaning portfolio of products
Exemplify and teach creative problem solving skills and technical formulation expertise with a bias for action to deliver solutions that unlock consumer and end-user needs and benefits that create a competitive edge.
Build strong working relationships with peers, stakeholders and cross functional partners (Marketing, Product, Packaging, Sales, and Manufacturing) as well as external partners to enable collaboration and decisive action.
Develop deep understanding of the global Cleaning and Professional Products businesses and categories, helping R&D meet both margin and growth goals globally.
Create prototypes and embrace iterative learning cycles to bring product solutions to life through both consumer and technical testing
Provide critical thought leadership embracing the full holistic proposition, balancing consumer experience, financial, sustainability, and manufacturing considerations.
What we look for:
12+ years of relevant product development in Consumer Packaged Goods
Strong demonstrated formulation expertise and benchtop chemistry techniques to solve key technical challenges and deliver on product attributes
Fundamental understanding of green chemistry and demonstrated experience with more sustainable ‘planet-friendly’ ingredients and how these can be applied to achieve desired product attributes
Working knowledge of ingredient interactions with surfaces, formulation components such as surfactants, solvents, and chelants and their impact on disinfection efficacy
Ability to drive consumer-centric projects
Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in a highly collaborative team environment and with multi-functional groups.
Ability to identify, champion and adapt new technologies, tools and processes, both internally and externally.
High passion, positive drive, and commitment in setting and meeting aggressive goals and seeking out new opportunities
Required Education
PhD in Chemistry, with emphasis or experience in green chemistry and/or surfactant chemistry
Clorox Company
Oakland, CA
Draw outside the lines. Challenge conventional thinking. And exceed your own expectations. At Clorox, we relentlessly challenge how things are done, and imagine new ways we can help consumers around the globe live happier, healthier lives. After all, innovation is not just a word here a Clorox; it’s how we operate.
In your role with us, you might help develop the next digital breakthrough, or add to our already-impressive list of patents. Wherever your work takes you, one thing is sure. At Clorox, you’ll help take our world-class products to the next level — and beyond.
Our VALUES
What powers you, at your core? Our values are an intrinsic part of who we are as a company, and as individuals. They reflect the commitment we make to each other and to our consumers, customers and shareholders: that we will always act with integrity and strive to achieve excellence.
Do the Right Thing
The long-term health of the company depends on our integrity, on the way we treat the environment, and on always making decisions that uphold the high standards and ethics that are the foundation of our culture.
Stretch for Results
Our success is measured by our ability to consistently win in the marketplace. Setting high expectations, pushing beyond the ordinary, and creating innovative solutions are some of the ways we stretch for results.
Take Personal Ownership
Progress is driven by those who own their results and achieve those results as quickly, simply, and effectively as possible. Taking personal ownership recognizes that each of us has a responsibility and role to ensure we deliver excellent results and meet our goals.
Work Together to Win
Success depends on productive collaboration between Clorox employees and our business partners. While individual ownership and contributions make a difference, teamwork is equally important to achieving great results.
We’re also looking to make everyday life better in the world by giving back to our communities. But that’s not everything there is to know about working at Clorox.
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IndustryConsumers goods
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No. of Employees8,700
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