Senior Quality Chemist — Lab Analysis & Process Improvement

Kraton Corporation; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraton Corporation in Panama City, Florida is seeking a Chemist to conduct laboratory analyses, support manufacturing operations, and drive continuous improvement in products and processes.

You will maintain records, generate reports, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to solve technical challenges while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or higher in a technical field relevant to chemistry or materials science.
• Minimum 5 years in an industrial, manufacturing, specialty chemicals, or quality control lab.
• Experience with GC, HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, ICP or related analytical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in lab and manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and SAP or LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Ensure lab operations comply with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate lab records, test reports, and data management systems.
• Support manufacturing by providing timely analytical results and recommendations.
• Investigate product quality issues and participate in root cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory instrumentation

Data analysis

Quality systems

SAP/LIMS

MS Office

Independent work

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

GC

HPLC

FTIR

UV-Vis

ICP

LIMS

SAP

Job description

Kraton Corporation in Panama City, Florida is seeking a Chemist to conduct laboratory analyses, support manufacturing operations, and drive continuous improvement in products and processes.

You will maintain records, generate reports, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to solve technical challenges while upholding safety and environmental standards.