Senior Scientist, Process Developer - film extrusion, web handling, conversion

Your role at Clorox

As a Senior Scientist R&D Process Developer, you will play a crucial role in driving the technical development and scale-up of Glad products creating an impact in millions of homes. This role is ideal for a technical leader with experience collaborating and aligning cross‑functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Engineering Design Staff, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to bring innovative ideas to life. Your work will span new product innovation, formulation and claim improvements, optimization, cost savings, and sustainability. At Clorox, we believe in purposeful growth—for our people and our brands. You’ll join a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and impact.

Experience in R&D process development in consumer products and plastic film extrusion with web handling and conversion is required.

This position will be located in our Willowbrook, IL, Chicago area office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week. Relocation assistance will be offered.

In this role, you will :

Lead the execution of product development projects from concept through development, using technical leadership to fulfill charter needs.

Develop and create robust project plans for scaling up new and improved products and processes driven by consumer insights.

Collaborate closely with R&D peers and Engineering design staff, as well as marketing, sales, supply chain, and regulatory teams involved in development.

Leverage internal and external expertise, along with digital tools, to tackle cutting‑edge technical problems.

Demonstrate mechanical aptitude in observing and troubleshooting extrusion / conversion performance issues on existing processes.

Demonstrate mechanical aptitude in conceptualizing new process transformations to deliver extrusion / conversion machine‑based solutions.

Preferably deliver early generation machine‑based solutions by creating new equipment designs and coordinating machine fabrication.

Identify, select, and apply formulation technology from inside and outside sources to deliver against consumer and customer needs.

Lead the design and execution of technical testing to validate product performance, including developing new test methods and demos.

Analyze and interpret data to drive technical understanding, meet project targets, and make recommendations that drive efficiency and manage risk.

Track external industry technology development and trends to incorporate into business growth plans.

Collaborate with supply chain and engineering teams to ensure successful start‑ups and influence future capabilities.

Work closely with domestic and international suppliers and manufacturers to provide innovative solutions and identify process improvements.

Travel expected around 20%.

What we look for :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.

Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D process development in consumer products and plastic film extrusion with web handling and conversion.

High energy, positive drive, and commitment to setting and meeting aggressive goals.

Strong technical curiosity and creative problem‑solving skills with a record of implemented innovative technical solutions.

Proficiency in navigating IP and claims.

Critical thinking to adapt to formulation and manufacturing challenges.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment.

Ability to influence others and encourage team direction.

Capability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a timely manner.

Effective leadership to work in a collaborative team environment.

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Workplace type

This position will be in our Willowbrook, IL office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office minimum 3 days a week. Relocation assistance will be offered. Travel expected around 20%.

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.

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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 : $106,700 - $204,900

–Zone B : $97,800 - $187,900

–Zone C : $88,900 - $170,800

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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