Principal Scientist R&D Process Developer, Burt's Bees at The Clorox Company

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

252200.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Development, Scale-Up, Manufacturing, Personal Care, Cosmetics, Consumer Products, Statistical Design, Process Optimization, Technical Documentation, Risk Assessment, Sustainability, Pilot Plant Management, Mentorship, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Regulatory Support, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

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 Your role at Clorox: As the Principal Scientist, Process Engineering, you will serve as the technical subject matter expert in R&D leading the interface with manufacturing. You will lead scale‑up, commercialization, and continuous improvement of Burt’s Bees products, driving sustainability, cost efficiency, and process robustness across the product portfolio. You will coach and influence cross‑functional teams, guide pilot plant operations, and embed best practices in process science across the organization. Minimum 10+ years’ experience in process development, scale‑up, or manufacturing in personal care, cosmetics, consumer products, or adjacent regulated industries (e.g. OTC, pharmaceutical, food) is required. This position is located in our Burt's Bees office in Durham, NC, and you will be required to go into office a minimum of 3 days a week. Relocation allowance is offered. In this role, you will: Lead technical scale-up from lab through commercialization, ensuring manufacturing feasibility, process robustness, and cost targets. Serve as the process engineering subject matter expert for Burt’s Bees and evaluate new product concepts for scale viability, identify process risks, and define mitigation strategies. Manage pilot plant, including planning, design, and execution of pilot trials, as well as overseeing capital investments or upgrades to pilot capabilities. Translate strategic business goals into actionable process science objectives (e.g. product cost, throughput, sustainability, energy/water use). Drive identification, adoption, and integration of novel manufacturing innovations (green processing, continuous processing, modular manufacturing) or processing solutions in collaboration with manufacturing. Oversee technical documentation, scale-up reports, process development summaries, risk assessments, and regulatory support. Mentor and coach junior scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical rigor, and scientific curiosity. Partner cross‑functionally with formulation, packaging, and product design teams, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure successful product launches and ongoing performance. What we look for: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemical/Process Engineering, or related engineering discipline. Minimum 10+ years’ experience in process development, scale‑up, or manufacturing in personal care, cosmetics, consumer products, or adjacent regulated industries (e.g. OTC, pharmaceutical, food). Demonstrated track record of taking lab / pilot processes to commercial manufacturing with robust performance. Expertise leveraging statistical design of experiments (DoE), process optimization, and process scale‑up methodologies. Strong technical depth in operations relevant to personal care (mixing, heating/cooling, emulsification, spray drying, filling, crystallization, filtration, etc.). Ability to lead independently, manage technical risk, and balance multiple programs with competing priorities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to distill complex technical issues for business audiences. Proven leadership or mentorship experience in guiding junior scientists/engineers. Preferred / Nice to Have: Experience with sustainable process development (low waste, green solvents, water/energy reduction). Experience in capital project planning, pilot plant design, or technology transfer. Experience working in hybrid or cross‑site R&D / manufacturing settings. Understanding of regulatory requirements or quality systems in personal care / cosmetic / OTC context. #LI-Hybrid Workplace type: This position is located in our Burt's Bees office in Durham, NC, and you will be required to go into office a minimum of 3 days a week. Relocation allowance is offered. 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. Learn more. [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: $128,000 - $252,200 –Zone B: $117,400 - $231,200 –Zone C: $106,700 - $210,200 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. 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Responsibilities

Lead technical scale-up from lab through commercialization, ensuring manufacturing feasibility and process robustness. Manage pilot plant operations and drive the integration of novel manufacturing innovations.