Laboratory Technician

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Your role at Clorox:

Delivery of Clorox’s 4 pts. of innovation growth and support of base business product changes is contingent upon completion and success of new or change development experiments, sample generation, and testing in the R&D area. This position is responsible for executing work delegated by the R&D laboratory manager that has been requested by Burt’s Bees and Foods R&D to ensure product launch and optimization success.

In this role, you will:

Technical R&D Lab Support - 65%

• Execute assigned batching, testing, stability, and sample preparation requests.
• Manage execution timelines, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time
• Proactively communicate progress, results, and potential challenges to key stakeholders; collaborate on solutions to meet project deliverables.
• Follow established methods and procedures to generate reliable and reproducible data.

Site & Equipment Maintenance - 15%

• Perform routine set-up, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment to ensure operational readiness
• Maintain clean, organized, and functional lab spaces to support efficient operations.
• Identify equipment or safety issues and escalate appropriately.
• Support implementation of maintenance improvements and corrective actions.

Inventory & Materials Management - 15%

• Manage intake, labeling, storage, and disposal of raw materials and samples in line with safety and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate material inventory records.
• Support periodic material reviews to remove obsolete or expired items and comply with safety requirements.
• Replenish consumables and maintain shared lab workspaces for efficient and safe operation.

Lab Demonstrations & Exhibitions - 5%

• Assist in setup, execution, and teardown of lab tours and demonstrations.
• Ensure materials and equipment are prepared for demonstrations as requested.

What we look for:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D Laboratory roles, personal care industry experience preferred.
• Experience with R&D systems – e.g. MS Office, material/formula tracking, lab notebooks, laboratory data capture, and knowledge management.
• Strong lab fundamentals and technique
• Knowledge of personal care raw materials, formulations, and processes and the ability to successfully execute batches at lab scale. 
• Applicable knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Excel, etc.) and lab software
• Ability to efficiently execute detailed tasks consistently while adhering to standard processes.
• Skilled in good documentation practices to ensure concise and consistent record keeping
• Associate’s or similar degree preferred in a relevant scientific field – or relevant transferrable lab experience
• Mobility: Standing for extended periods; frequent movement between benches, equipment, and storage.
• Dexterity: Fine motor skills for pipettes, vials, small tools; strong hand-eye coordination.
• Lifting: Ability to lift 5–30 lbs (raw materials, sample containers, small equipment).
• Sensory: Visual acuity for labels, measurements, and instrument outputs; ability to detect color changes, phase separation, and odors.

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 well-being 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: $22.64 - $38.08

–Zone B: $20.77 - $34.90

–Zone C: $18.89 - $31.73

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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