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R&D Intern (Summer 2023)

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The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company

R&D Intern (Summer 2023)

Pleasanton, CA +1 location
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive by doing the right thing, putting people at the center, and playing to win. Led by our IGNITE strategy, we build brands that make a positive difference in people’s lives around the world. And we know that success requires head, heart, AND guts - all three, every day - coming together to work simpler, faster, bolder, and more inclusively. Interested? Join us to #IgniteYourCareer !

    YOUR ROLE AT CLOROX:

    The Clorox Company Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience that runs from June through August. Interns are provided meaningful work assignments designed to provide perspective and practical work experience highlighting what you would do in a similar role following completion of your degree and working at the company on a regular, full-time basis. Through the course of the summer, interns participate in:

    • Formal, three-day orientation and program kick off with interns from all functions in California

    • Peer-level mentorship and connection points with functional and company executives

    • Community Engagement activity

    • Soft-skills training and development exercises

    Clorox Intern Program benefits include:

    • Round trip airfare from school/home location to work location

    • Housing stipends

    • Participation in Clorox 401(k)

    • 3 days sick time

    • 50% off purchases of Burt’s Bees and vitamin/supplement brands

    IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

    R&D is a community of technical leaders and managers actively involved in virtually every step in the lifecycle of our products, from raw materials to the final goods sold in stores. The R&D function works with other members of our organization (e.g. Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing, Regulatory) to ensure that our products provide high value to our consumers and are manufactured and marketed safely and efficiently.

    We offer an exciting internship that provides our interns the opportunity to be leaders in the development and/or refinement of our products. Interns will actively utilize our state-of-the-art laboratories and pilot plants to work on fast paced, hands-on, and technically stimulating projects. These projects will help our interns develop communication skills, learn how to optimize experiments, collect data, perform statistical analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations on next steps, all of which are valuable for the consumer products industry and research in any field.

    RECENT SUMMER INTERN PROJECTS:

    • New formulation development and formula scale-up of cleaning products

    • Non-wovens (wipes) handling and converting for exploratory projects

    • Equipment optimization and new process development for salad dressings and sauces

    Our interns also get to enjoy Clorox’s commitment to a work-life balance through social events and the company-wide policy of half-day Fridays throughout the summer. Past events have included an intern scavenger hunt around San Francisco, department picnics, and San Francisco Giants baseball games.

    WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

    MAJORS:

    • B.S. Chemical Engineering

    • B.S. Materials Science Engineering

    • B.S. Mechanical Engineering

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Graduating between December 2023 and August 2024

    • Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

    • Ability to workin a lab with various materials, including dust

    • Ability to usea computer in an office environment

    • Fine motor skills toprototype samples

    • Offers of employment are contingent upon proof of the applicant’s legal right to work and be employed in the United States as a full time employee after graduation.

    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.

    BENEFITS WE OFFER TO HELP YOU BE WELL AND THRIVE:

    • Competitive compensation

    • Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

    • Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

    • Flexible work environment, depending on your role

    • Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

    • Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

    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.

  • Industry
    Consumer Goods
  • Locations
    Pleasanton, CA • Burr Ridge, IL
  • About Us

    Clorox builds brands that make everyday life better, every day. We value our differences, and challenge each other to think and act boldly. We try new things, succeed, fail and keep learning. We work hard, have busy personal lives and are all able to make a positive impact -- at Clorox, in our communities and in the lives of millions of people who invite us into their homes and workplaces. Make your mark and help us drive growth that is profitable, sustainable and responsible.