Industrial Quality Chemist — Process Optimization Pro

Kraton Polymers LLC; Bay Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraton Polymers LLC in Panama City, Florida is seeking a Chemist to perform laboratory analyses, support manufacturing operations, and advance product quality. The role emphasizes safety, data integrity, and continuous improvement across multiple departments.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in an industrial lab, strong analytical skills, experience with GC/HPLC/FTIR/ICP, and exposure to ISO 9001, SAP/LIMS. Advanced degrees are preferred but not required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, specialty chemicals, or quality control laboratory.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles and laboratory techniques.
• Experience with instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, ICP.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience with SAP or LIMS.
• Familiarity with environmental and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical analyses and testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Ensure laboratory operations conform to safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and data management.
• Support manufacturing operations by providing timely analytical results and recommendations.
• Investigate product quality issues and participate in root cause analysis.
• Develop and validate analytical methods and procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting production processes and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality to resolve challenges.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibrations.
• Support product development and evaluation of new materials and processes.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses and Management of Change as required.
• Develop and monitor laboratory performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S requirements and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Analytical chemistry principles

5+ years laboratory experience

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Independent work ethic

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD)

Tools

GC

HPLC

FTIR

UV-Vis

ICP

LIMS

SAP

Job description

Kraton Polymers LLC in Panama City, Florida is seeking a Chemist to perform laboratory analyses, support manufacturing operations, and advance product quality. The role emphasizes safety, data integrity, and continuous improvement across multiple departments.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in an industrial lab, strong analytical skills, experience with GC/HPLC/FTIR/ICP, and exposure to ISO 9001, SAP/LIMS. Advanced degrees are preferred but not required for consideration.