Adhesive/Polymer Research Scientist - Hartsville, SC - Fulltime Position

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Chemistry
Business Development
HIS
Materials Science
ROOT
Supply Chain Management
Testing
Six Sigma
Adhesive
Polymer

Job Details

Adhesive/Polymer Research Scientist

Hartsville, SC

Fulltime Position

 


Must-Haves:

1 Must have a 4 year Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, or other related fields

2 A minimum of 5 year experience in formulating water based adhesives; knowledge in paperboard and food grade packaging desirable

3 Ability to aggressively attack complex problems and identify feasible or optimal solutions

4 Ability to simultaneously lead or participate in multiple cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast paced environment

 

Job Description:

While reporting to the Technology Senior Director, you will be responsible for conceiving, designing and testing new adhesive products; conducting trials to ensure that newly developed products are transferred at production at the Sonoco Adhesive Division and commercialized at customer locations.

 

What you'll be doing:

Conceive, design and test new adhesive or coating products; conduct trials to ensure that newly developed products are successfully transferred to production at the Sonoco Adhesive Division and commercialized at internal and external customer locations

Assist sales and business development functions in identifying prospects, conduct technical discovery, and provide assessment on probability of success. Leverage new technologies and new products to new customers, industry segments and markets.

Utilize analytical troubleshooting and Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other tools to enhance performances of existing products, reduce total manufacturing costs, and improve productivity in support of customers business objectives.

Support the supply chain management team in identifying and qualifying vendors of raw materials and additives.

Keep abreast of novel technologies in adhesive industry. Assess and recommend feasibility of such technical innovations for Sonoco applications.

Lead or support quality assurance function in identifying root causes of quality issues, establishing and implementing control changes to provide long-term sustainable improvements at customer locations

Maintain complete and accurate records on intellectual properties and pursue patent application or trade secrets as appropriate.

Effectively communicate project status, technical market assessment, and recommendations to all stakeholders,

 

We'd love to hear from you if:

Must have a 4 year Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, or other related fields

A minimum of 5 year experience in formulating water based adhesives; knowledge in paperboard and food grade packaging desirable

Ability to aggressively attack complex problems and identify feasible or optimal solutions

Applies creativity and innovation to achieve technical and business objectives

Ability to simultaneously lead or participate in multiple cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast paced environment

Willingness to be an individual contributor, conducting bench or trial work with minimal supervision

Having good work ethic, can-do attitude, and adaptability

Strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to adjust his/her style to various customers and stake holders

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