Technical Associate at Soroco

Hartsville, South Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Packaging, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Must have a 4-year Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, or other related fields
A minimum of 5 years 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 style to various customers and stakeholders

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Adhesives

Product Design

Product Testing

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical Troubleshooting

Supply Chain Management

Quality Assurance

Soroco

AI solutions for workplace efficiency optimization

About Soroco

Soroco focuses on improving workplace efficiency using its patented Scout AI model, which creates a work graph to uncover and solve hidden operational issues. This model helps organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies, to optimize their workflows and enhance business results. Soroco's AI-driven solutions are designed to identify inefficiencies and streamline processes, making it easier for companies to achieve their goals. What sets Soroco apart from its competitors is its unique approach to mapping work processes and its strong academic foundation, with founders from prestigious institutions like Harvard, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon. The company's goal is to empower organizations to work smarter and achieve better outcomes through enhanced productivity.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees