Burt's Bees R&D Scientist 1
The Clorox Company
Durham, NC, USA
USD 72,400-132,500 / year + Equity
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:
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. #CloroxIsThePlaceYour role at Clorox:
The Research and Development organization is at the heart of our Clorox business, taking new generations of consumer products from concept to reality. With such diverse roles as engineers, scientists, mechanical designers and packaging experts, R&D is a community of technical leaders and managers actively involved in virtually every step in the lifecycle of our products, from initial concept to raw materials to final goods on store shelves. R&D is committed to leveraging the latest technology to bring consumers the high-quality, innovative products they expect and deserve.
In this role, you will:
Work Location: Durham, North Carolina
In this role, you will:
As a Burt’s Bees R&D Product & Process Development Scientist 1, you will support the development and commercialization of high-quality beauty and personal care products—from ideation and lab formulation through scale-up and start of production. You’ll collaborate closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Supply chain to translate consumer needs into technical solutions. You’ll contribute to product testing, development trials, and manufacturing readiness while building hands-on experience in formulation, process development, and data driven problem solving. From day one, your work will help bring trusted Burt’s Bees products to market while you grow your technical capabilities and career within a collaborative R&D environment.
In this role you will:
Fuel innovation end to end: Support product formulation and process development across Burt’s Bees personal care portfolio – from bench to scale-up to commercialization – bringing high-quality, superior products to life for consumers.
Solve with science: Apply lab fundamentals, chemistry and engineering principles, and data-driven thinking to solve formulation, processing, and scale-up challenges – executing experiments and translating learnings and data into clear technical insights.
Own technical execution: Create and maintain product specifications, test methods, and process standards to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance throughout a project life cycle.
Deliver and launch: Support pilot- and manufacturing-scale trials – assessing performance, resolving technical challenges, and partnering cross-functionally to drive commercial readiness
Collaborate to win: Partner with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align technical development with business and manufacturing needs – while growing your product development, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Grow your career: Thrive on an R&D team that values technical curiosity, ownership, and making an impact – where your contributions help shape the future of Burt’s Bees Innovation.
What we look for:
What we look for:
Majors:
- B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, B.S. BioEngineering
Requirements:
Graduating between December 2025 and June 2026
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Strong lab fundamentals
Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in learning new ingredients, technologies, formulation approaches, and applications in personal care industry.
Foundational knowledge of process scale-up and manufacturing fundamentals
Confident self-starter and critical thinker, capable of working independently and collaboratively with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment.
Experience analyzing and interpreting data using statistical analysis tools (i.e. JMP, Minitab
Workplace type:
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: $72,400 - $132,500
–Zone B: $66,400 - $121,500
–Zone C: $60,300 - $110,400
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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