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The Clorox Company is a leading
manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with 8,300 employees and
fiscal year 2010 revenues of $5.53 billion. Clorox markets some of
consumers' most trusted and recognized brand names, including its
namesake bleach and cleaning products, Green Works® naturally derived
home care products, Pine-Sol® cleaners, Poett®
home care products, Fresh Step® cat litter, Kingsford® charcoal, Hidden
Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces, Brita®
water-filtration products, Glad® bags and wraps and containers, and
Burt's Bees® natural personal care products. Nearly 90 percent of Clorox
Company brands hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their
categories. The company's products are manufactured in more than two
dozen countries and sold in more than 100 countries. Clorox is committed
to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees
work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded
cash grants totaling more than $80 million to nonprofit organizations,
schools and colleges. In fiscal 2010 alone, the foundation awarded $3.5
million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $8.8
million. Corporate headquarters are in Oakland, California. Corporate
Research & Development is located in Pleasanton, California, GLAD
Research & Development is located in Willowbrook,
Illinois, a satellite Home Care Research & Development is located in
Kennesaw, Georgia and Latin America and International Research &
Development is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
As a scientist in the Foods
Research and Development group, you will be part of a team responsible
for driving consumer discovery and the development of new products. To
achieve this, you will:
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Design
and execute project work against Discovery/Charter objectives with
consumer guidance central to approach.
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Work
with outside culinary experts to create “gold standards” that deliver
against winning concepts.
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Provide
deep technical expertise to translate “gold standards” into shelf stable
food products using industrial materials and while maintaining flavor
profile.
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Interface
closely with other functional areas involved in development and
commercialization, including process development, package development,
suppliers, procurement, marketing, project management, and manufacturing.
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Proficiently
select and apply known technology from inside and outside sources to
deliver against consumer needs and key business initiatives.
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Analyze
and interpret data to meet project targets and objectives, and make
recommendations that drive efficiency and manage risk.
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Communicate
effectively with teams and suppliers to convey project information.
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PhD
in Chemistry, MS or PhD in Food Science, or an advanced degree in a
related field and 4 years of relevant industry experience.
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Experience
creating new products in consumer discovery projects.
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Strong
hands-on focus and creative problem solving skills.
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Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills in a collaborative team
environment. Good decision making skills.
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Ability
to work independently and implement multiple projects in a timely manner.
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A
“love the lab” attitude!
Desired
Qualifications:
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Broad
and deep product development technical knowledge preferably focused on at
least one of these areas: emulsion/surfactant technology,
flavor/fragrance development, dressings/sauces/condiments development.
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Industry
experience with a major Consumer Packaged Goods company.
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Enthusiasm
and personal interest in foods and/or the culinary arts – are you a
Foodie?
Legal
right to regular employment in the U.S.
is required.
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