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. #CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024) **Your role at Clorox:** As a Research & Development (R&D) Product Developer II for Burt’s Bees, you will be part of a team responsible for the technical formula development and scale-up of innovative Burt’s Bees products. You will collaborate with R&D counterparts, cross-functional colleagues, and external partners to ideate and develop products and to bring these ideas to life. You will have a variety of assignments within the organization across new product innovation, formulation, claims development, and sustainability; Burt's Bees is an iconic and innovative brand positioned for growth. **In this role, you will:** + Develop personal care products from concept through launch, working independently and cross-functionally to fulfill project requirements through technical leadership. + Proficiently identify and apply evolving technologies from internal and external sources to deliver against consumer and customer needs, create foundational understanding, and drive key business initiatives. + Work from product concept or benchmark to formulate new products, delivering functionality and aesthetic delight on time and at cost, driven by consumer insights. + Design and execute technical testing to assess and specify product performance and aesthetics, including method development and validation. + Collaborate in close partnership with R&D peers - Product Design, Packaging Development, Process, Regulatory, and Analytical - to deliver comprehensive and delightful product solutions. + Analyze and interpret data to drive technical understanding with stakeholders, meet project objectives, and manage and elevate risk appropriately. + Create and execute robust plans for scaling up new and improved products and processes, acting in a Process Development capacity as needed. + Work closely with suppliers, R&D and Supply Chain counterparts, and manufacturing partners to successfully trial and scale up new products, define production requirements, and influence future capabilities for growth. + Travel to suppliers, trade shows, and manufacturing facilities to enable new product launches; around 20% travel expected in the role. **What we look for:** + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biology, master’s degree in Cosmetic Science, or equivalent number of years of relevant beauty or personal care industry experience. + Minimum 3 years’ experience in Product and/or Process Development in personal care consumer products, including experience in beauty claims substantiation and understanding of relevant testing needed to support. + Direct experience in formulation development and scale-up on related technologies across Lip, Facial Skin Care, and/or Body Care categories. + Passion for product trends and the ability to work cross functionally to influence product concept development and innovation. + Ability to technically address challenges related to formula stability, viscosity, pH, aesthetics, and package compatibility with minimal oversight. + Strong technical curiosity, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills with a record of implemented innovative technical solutions. + Ability to independently lead projects and collaborate cross-functionally to successfully drive projects at various stages in the development cycle. + Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical applications (JMP, etc.), preferred. **Workplace type:** Hybrid: This role will work onsite 3 days a week in the Durham, NC office and 2 days remotely. **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 (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/)** . **[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: $86,600 - $161,900 –Zone B: $79,400 - $148,400 –Zone C: $72,100 - $134,900 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. **Who we are.** We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world. **This is the place where doing the right thing matters.** Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo. **Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.** We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) . The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more at Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law . Clorox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans during the hiring and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at people@clorox.com . Please note: this inbox is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions/application statuses. The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/ Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer.