R&D Intern (Summer 2027)

The Clorox Company
Pleasanton, California, United StatesPosted Sep 8, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

Clorox 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. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox

The Clorox Company Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience that runs from June through August. Interns are provided meaningful work assignments designed to provide perspective and practical work experience highlighting what you would do in a similar role following completion of your degree and working at the company on a regular, full-time basis. Through the course of the summer, interns 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
  • Personal project to be presented to leadership team their last week
  • Participate in function socials and professional development

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 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 organization is embedded within each of our Clorox business, taking new generations of consumer products from concept to reality. With such diverse roles as engineers, scientists, mechanical designers and packaging experts, R&D is a community of technical leaders and managers actively involved in virtually every step in the lifecycle of our products, from initial concept to raw materials to final goods on store shelves. R&D is committed to leveraging the latest technology to bring consumers