Senior Scientist, Packaging

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Your role at Clorox :

As a Packaging Senior Scientist in Research & Development for Kingsford Charcoal, you will be a part of a team responsible for the technical development of products across the entire Kingsford portfolio.

You will develop new packaging from concept to launch, using technical leadership to deliver solutions that delight consumers.

You will work closely with Product and Process scientists as well as Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Regulatory.

From the development of prototypes for cost savings initiatives to delivering new and improved packaging for commercialization, you will play a significant role in driving innovation for Clorox and Kingsford.

Additionally, you will own the sustainability roadmap for packaging, driving executional progress against our goals and will be responsible for placing strategic technical bets / recommendations in the areas of new materials, suppliers, and processes.

Preferred location is Pleasanton, CA, but employees located in any other Clorox location such as Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL or Durham, NC, will also be considered for this position.

In addition, relocation assistance will be offered to employees who choose to relocate.

In this role, you will :

Refine and implement multi-year sustainability plan that meets Kingsford and Clorox goals

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 planning

Apply fundamental technical and packaging knowledge

Collaborate with internal / external experts

What we look for :

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent number of years of relevant industry experience

Minimum 5 years of experience leading the execution of packaging solutions to market, including development from idea to launch on at least several projects

Demonstrated project planning skills

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

Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment, both internal and external to Clorox

LI-Hybrid

Workplace type :

Hybrid - 3 days in the office

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.

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This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community.

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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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