R&D Principal Scientist, Product Development, Cat Litter

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Your role at Clorox:

We are looking for a creative and technically rigorous Principal Scientist to help define the technology of the future for Fresh Step, Scoop Away, and Ever Clean Cat Litter. As a Product Development Subject Matter Expert, you will develop a pipeline of technology to deliver unmet consumer needs, drive technical accuracy in product development, and lead technical innovation. You will translate concepts into desired consumer experiences and identify technology options to bring new innovations to life. You will champion a growth mindset by demonstrating hands on bias for action, showcasing creativity in claims and demo development, and providing coaching and mentoring to scientists.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with Brand, Insights, and R&D Innovations leads to identify and recommend a pipeline of technical discoveries that enable innovation concepts.
• Drive technical rigor in product development by utilizing and improving the Work Processes, Best Practices, and Standards. Identify gaps and partner with SME’s inside and outside the business to ensure technical rigor continues to meet the evolving needs of the Litter BU.
• Drive ‘See It, Show It, Sell It’ within the group by encouraging creative thinking on claims and demos to bring innovations to life.
• Drive Superior Consumer Experience in product by connecting consumer drivers of liking to technical attributes and develop robust test methods that correlate to consumer perception.
• Serve as a product development expert and lead technical development on innovation and executional projects. Ensure seamless integration with process development and scale up technology.

What we look for:

• BS in a relevant Science or Engineering (Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Chemistry)
• 8+ years CPG experience, with a primary focus in Product Development (solids preferred, natural raw materials a plus)
• CPG Development of Products with experience in creating technology platforms, driving technical rigor, creating new test methods, setting specifications, creating demos, and partnering with process and packaging
• Experience in agglomeration technology, scale up, process development or manufacturing a plus
• Understands and values Technical Rigor with a track record of leading projects with accuracy, identifying and communicating risks and developing mitigation workplans
• Demonstrated ability to break down a product concept into consumer needs and identify technology options to deliver against the concept
• Be able to develop/formulate new products internally
• Have the ability to scout and assess external technologies
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement new tools or processes (such as test methods, demos, SOPs)
• Know how to successfully onboard and mentor new scientists

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This individual will work in the Pleasanton office 3 days a week and work remotely the other two days.

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.