Caitlin O'gara
About Caitlin O'gara
Caitlin O'gara is an Associate Manager in R&D Chemistry at SC Johnson, with a background in biochemistry and product design.
Title and Current Role
Caitlin O'gara serves as the Associate Manager, R&D, Chemistry at SC Johnson. Based in Racine, WI, she contributes to the company's research and development efforts in the field of chemistry.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Caitlin O'gara has an extensive history with SC Johnson. Prior to her current position, she was a Senior Associate in R&D, Chemistry for the Global Home Cleaning division from 2011 to 2017. She initially joined SC Johnson as a Chemist Intern with the Global Air Care Research Team in 2010.
Early Research Experience
Before her tenure at SC Johnson, Caitlin gained valuable experience at the Life Sciences Institute, where she worked as an Undergraduate Research Scientist from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she participated in the Women in Science and Engineering Residential Program Summer Fellowship from 2009 to 2010. She also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Summer Materials Research Training Program (SMaRT) at Oakland University in 2007.
Academic Background in Chemistry and Engineering
Caitlin O'gara holds a Master of Engineering in Product Design and Development Management from Northwestern University, obtained between 2014 and 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2007 to 2011, solidifying her foundation in chemistry and biochemistry.
Transition to Pest Control Category
In July 2017, Caitlin transitioned from managing chemistry projects in the toilet product category to focusing on the pest control category at SC Johnson. This role change allowed her to apply her expertise to new challenges and initiatives, including the company's Base of Pyramid initiatives within the pest control segment.