Principal Scientist - Process Engineer, Burt's Bees

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Your role at Clorox:

As the Process Engineering subject matter expert at Burt’s Bees, you’ll lead the transformation of product concepts into scalable, sustainable manufacturing processes. You’ll drive innovation, boost efficiency, and optimize margin—while mentoring technical teams and building long-term capability. This role is a strategic bridge between R&D and manufacturing, where your leadership will fuel technical excellence and deliver results aligned with our brand’s purpose and priorities.
This position is located in our Burt's Bees office in Durham, NC, and you will be required to go into office a minimum of 3 days a week.
Relocation allowance is offered.

In this role, you will:

• Be the technical leader and subject matter expert on scale-up readiness and manufacturing feasibility across the full Burt’s Bees product portfolio  

• Independently lead complex technical programs and collaborate cross-functionally to drive a suite of projects 

• Manage pilot plant operations and capital investments to enable scalable, future-ready technical capabilities 

• Actively scout and integrate external technologies and manufacturing innovations to build and strengthen internal capabilities  

• Translate business strategy into actionable technical Process solutions, connecting long-term goals to smart, scalable solutions. 

• Establish, author, and maintain best practices and standards for scale-up, ensuring safety, compliance, and technical rigor 

• Lead with impact, taking ownership of technical talent growth through coaching, skill-building, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

• Champion and drive improvements in cost, sustainability, and operational efficiency in close collaboration with manufacturing partners.  

• Apply data-driven approaches to inform decisions and optimize processes. 

What we look for:

#LI-Hybrid

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This individual will be required to go into the Burt’s Bees office a minimum of 3 days a week.

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 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: $128,000 - $252,200

–Zone B: $117,400 - $231,200

–Zone C: $106,700 - $210,200

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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