R&D Manager, AMS / Microbiology Team

Company: The Clorox Company
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

R&D Manager, AMS / Microbiology Team page is loadedR&D Manager, AMS / Microbiology TeamApply locations Pleasanton, CA - USA time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago job requisition id 18658Clorox 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:We are looking for a R&D Manager to lead a dynamic, collaborative team with an important role in the development of each and every product created by Clorox R&D. The Microbiology Group within AMS serves an essential role, building a strong connection with our business partners, providing technical guidance and microbiological expertise to current projects and sets the strategic direction to ensure the team is prepared to meet future business direction. You will partner with and deliver results for all Clorox Strategic Business Units (SBUs), including Retail Cleaning, Clorox Professional, Foods, Litter, Charcoal, Glad, Brita, Burt's Bees, and International. As the Manager, you will set the microbiology strategy to enable growth for every business within Clorox, partnering closely with multiple R&D groups including Product Development, Process, Package and other teams across all stages of the development life cycle from concept to commercialization.In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of up to 10 Microbiologists and Associate Scientists with responsibilities for coaching, development, technical rigor, and performance appraisal; fostering inclusion, diversity and engagement of the team while building bench strength and succession planning.
• Build strong connections with the Business Units on a strategic level and help them evolve and modernize their brands with a creative can-do mindset.
• Drive the microbiological expertise for Clorox R&D, with a forward-looking goal of identifying and championing new techniques, processes and organizational structure; leading continuous improvement in innovation and technology throughout R&D.
• Own the prioritization of projects within the Micro team to deliver business results and develop capabilities to our business customers.
• Prioritize and manage the accountability with external contract labs and preservative suppliers, fostering current relationships and building new relationships to set Clorox up for success in the future.
• Be a part of, and help create, a high performing team that uses agile processes to deliver microbiological needs and consumer meaningful benefits and claims to projects.What we look for:
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Science or Engineering required.
  • 6+ years of R&D consumer products or related experience.
  • 2+ years of people management experience.
  • Strategic vision with the ability to propose, analyze, and articulate various scenarios for technical opportunities.
  • Entrepreneurial / can-do mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.
  • Digitally savvy and proficient in microbiological work processes, including disinfection & sanitization claims and preservative efficacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a service organization in a large company:
    • Ability to work within ambiguity and enable that skill in others
    • Comfortable taking & managing risk
    • Demonstrated creativity and passion for your customer
    • High energy, positive drive, and commitment in setting and meeting aggressive goals; be able to influence leadership and peers.
    • Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills, with ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to a variety of stakeholders.Workplace type:Hybrid: Onsite 3 days / Remote 2 daysWe 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. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here .[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: $124,300 - $244,900 - Zone B: $114,700 - $224,500 - Zone C: $103,600 - $204,100All 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.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.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.About UsWho we are.We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We're proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices-making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you'll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we 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 we make-and we're proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our 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. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We're always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our 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 atpeople@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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