Research and Development (R&D) Intern

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About The Clorox Company:

Clorox is a company committed to growth – for its people and its brands. Guided by its purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything, Clorox believes every individual can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join their team and be part of #CloroxIsThePlace.

Your Role At Clorox: Research and Development (R&D) Internship

The Clorox Company Internship Program is a comprehensive 10-week summer experience, typically running from June through August. Interns are provided with meaningful work assignments specifically designed to offer perspective and practical work experience, mirroring what a full-time role would entail after completing your degree.

Through the course of the summer, interns will participate in:

• Formal, 3-day orientation & program kick-off in California with interns from all functions.
• Peer-level mentorship and connection points with functional and company executives.
• A personal project to be presented to the leadership team in the final week.
• Participation in function socials and professional development activities.

Clorox Intern Program Benefits Include:

• Round trip airfare from school/home location to work location.
• Housing and/or transportation stipend.
• Medical & mental health benefits.
• 50% off selected Clorox products.
• Participation in Clorox 401k.

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.

In This Role, You Will:

The Research and Development (R&D) organization is deeply embedded within each of Clorox’s businesses, taking new generations of consumer products from concept to reality. Comprising diverse roles such as engineers, scientists, mechanical designers, and packaging experts, R&D is a community of technical leaders and managers actively involved in virtually every step of our products’ lifecycle – 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.

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 crucial communication skills, learn how to optimize experiments, collect data, perform statistical analysis, draw conclusions, and make recommendations on next steps – all valuable for the consumer products industry and research in any field.

• Engineers are needed to work in product, packaging, and process development, which involves understanding consumer needs, investigating future technologies, and designing and developing functional and cost-effective solutions across all of Clorox’s brands.
• This would include consumer testing, mechanical and chemical performance testing, and package component qualifications both in laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing plants.

Recent Summer Intern Projects have included:

• 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.

Majors We Look For:

• B.S. Chemical Engineering
• B.S. Biomedical Engineering
• B.S. BioEngineering
• B.S. Materials Science Engineering
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Requirements:

• Graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Ability to work in a lab with various materials, including dust.
• Fine motor skills to prototype 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.

Compensation:

The applicable pay range for this role in the U.S. is based on your work location according to the cost of labor in your area:

• $22 – $28/hr

All ranges are subject to change in the future.

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Clorox Culture and Values:

Clorox’s values-based culture connects to its purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. Serving a diverse consumer base, Clorox believes teams that reflect consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help stay attuned to the world. They foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately thrive. Learn more here.

Clorox champions people to be well and thrive every single day, proud to be in homes, schools, and offices, making daily life simpler and easier through beloved brands. Working with Clorox, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. They relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow people to collaborate and thrive, and most importantly, care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join them as they 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, and Clorox is globally recognized for its 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, contributing millions annually in grants, product donations, and cause-marketing to communities. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow them on social media at @CloroxCo.

General Benefits (Beyond Intern-Specific):

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous 401(k) program in the US (and similar international programs).
• Health benefits and programs supporting both 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.

Important Application Information & Safety:

Please apply directly to Clorox 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.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity:

Clorox seeks out and celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences, always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about their Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here.

The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer. Learn more to Know Your Rights.

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.

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