R&D Packaging Scientist 1 (Recent Grad Starting in 2026)

The Clorox Company is committed to growth for its people and brands, and they are seeking an R&D Packaging Scientist to enable superior packaging innovation. In this role, you will develop optimized packaging solutions, collaborate across functions, and contribute to products used by millions while growing your technical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive Innovation: Develop innovative packaging that delivers a superior consumer experience while meeting functional, regulatory, and brand requirements
• Execute with Technical Excellence: Apply engineering principles to solve complex packaging challenges by owning the end-to-end development of packaging solutions—from conceptual design, prototyping, mechanical and chemical performance testing, to consumer testing, lab validation (drop, vibration, ship tests), component tooling qualification and scale-up, production, manufacturing, and supply chain
• Own the Technical Details: Create and manage packaging specifications, including fill weights, pallet configurations, and cube information for each individual primary unit, secondary, tertiary, and display packaging components including creating assembly diagrams which are critical inputs for successful product launches
• Support Commercialization: Develop and apply SOPs, test methods, and best practices while leading pilot and production trials for new packaging components, analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and provide insights that enable smooth scale-up and successful product launches
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to interpret data, meet project objectives, and drive efficiency while managing technical risk
• Grow Your Career: Be part of a team that values playing to win, technical curiosity, and raising the bar where your contributions help shape the future of Packaging Innovation at Clorox

Skills

• B.S. Packaging Engineering, B.S. Material Science Engineering, or B.S. Mechanical Engineering, M.S. Packaging Science
• Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Ability to work in a lab with various materials, including dust
• Fine motor skills to prototype samples
• Knowledge of ASTM packaging testing methods
• Working knowledge of packaging software (ArtiosCAD and TOPS)
• Ability to learn fast, and demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
• Confident self-starter, critical thinker, capable of working independently and cross-functionally with minimal supervision and direction in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• 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

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