PolyPeptide Group · 2 hours ago
Production Scientist - Torrance
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expPolyPeptide Laboratories is a company focused on life-changing medicines, seeking a Production Scientist who will bridge the gap between science and manufacturing. The role involves leading GMP manufacturing projects, overseeing technical execution, and ensuring product quality and compliance.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Scale up R&D and pilot processes into GMP large-scale manufacturing
Serve as the production technical lead for assigned projects, with authority to approve GMP and validation documents without managerial sign-off
Author, review, and approve MBPRs, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, risk assessments, PPQ protocols, and validation documentation
Drive yield optimization, process improvements, and bottleneck analysis across unit operations
Provide real-time, on-floor technical decision-making during batch execution, including go/no-go decisions based on IPC results
Lead investigations (OOS, OOT, QIRM, RCI) using structured root-cause analysis tools and present findings to internal and external stakeholders
Support technology transfer activities, including comparability reports, CPP identification, and PPQ strategy
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, QA, QC, PD, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Sales, and Project Management
Prepare and present weekly project update decks to leadership and customers
Mentor operators and team members on MBPR execution, unit operations, and GMP best practices
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing, MS&T, or production science
Solid understanding of SPPS GMP manufacturing
Proficiency with HPLC systems and cGMP processes
Data analysis experience (Minitab preferred)
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Strategic scientific judgment and decision-making
Quality and regulatory leadership
Complex problem solving
Cross-functional collaboration and influence
Preferred
GMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing training strongly preferred
Lean Six Sigma or GMP certifications are a plus
Peptide manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to independently troubleshoot processes and equipment
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects in a regulated environment
Company
PolyPeptide Group
The PolyPeptide Group is a contract manufacturing organization for peptides and peptide related molecules.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$161.81M2025-05-23Post Ipo Debt· $45.48M
2023-10-02Post Ipo Debt· $116.33M
2021-04-29IPO
Leadership Team
Juan Jose Gonzalez
Chief Executive Officer
El Djouhar RekaÏ
Head of Business Unit Peptide Process Development & Manufacturing
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