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About the job

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team.

The Clorox Company is seeking an Analytical Chemistry Expert (Scientist II) to join our Advanced Measurement Sciences (AMS) – Analytical Group at our R&D Center in Pleasanton, CA. In this role, you will provide chemical expertise to support product innovation, claims validation, and manufacturing excellence across Clorox’s portfolio of consumer goods.

What will you do?

• Seeking an Analytical Chemistry Expert with hands-on experience in chromatography (LC, GC, IC), sample preparation, and method development for consumer goods products.
• Proficient in instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting (HPLC, LC-MS, LC-QTOF-MS, GC, GC-MS, GC-QTOF-MS) and familiar with Agilent and ABSciex systems.
• Experienced in elemental analysis (ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF) and spectroscopic techniques (UV/VIS, FTIR, fluorescence, EDX, EPR, NMR), along with wet chemistry methods.
• Skilled in chemical analysis of both organic and inorganic compounds, including surfactants, antimicrobials, antioxidants, metals, and redox species, with expertise in sample preparation, extraction, and data interpretation.
• Knowledgeable in method validation and transfer to R&D, CROs, and QA/QC laboratories, and familiar with GLP, GMP, and EPA/FDA-regulated environments.
• Strong abilities in data analytics, experimental design (DOE), trend analysis, and implementing corrective actions to support product optimization and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration with project teams, regulatory, and legal departments to define testing requirements, support product development, and ensure compliance.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement emerging analytical technologies to enhance capabilities and meet evolving business needs.

What are we looking for?

• B.S., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role within an analytical chemistry laboratory, ideally in consumer-packaged goods, food, chemicals, crop protection, pharmaceuticals, or a contract research organization.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for chromatography/separations requests and provide expert guidance on all aspects of analytical chemistry to scientists and management.
• Lead and actively participate in accurate and robust analyses of actives and inserts for all product types and prototypes across Clorox business units.
• Lead and actively participate in accurate and robust analyses of actives and inserts for all product types and prototypes across Clorox business units.
• Manage chemicals and operate/maintain instruments and software with peak performance and safety. Optimize analytical methodologies, upgrade equipment, and recommend new analytical tools as needed.
• Conduct laboratory investigations for anomalous results, identify solutions, and oversee analyses performed at CROs.
• Train technical staff and develop training programs to build team capabilities.
• Design and execute experiments, processing analytical data using instrument software, DOE tools, and other statistical applications.
• Support general lab management, maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace, and ordering supplies as needed.

Workplace type:

Onsite

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. .

[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: $88,700 - $165,900

–Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100

–Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300

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.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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