Associate Production Scientist - Torrance

Associate Production Scientist Location: Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full‑Time Scale innovation into real‑world manufacturing. Position Summary In this role, you will support the scale‑up of peptide manufacturing processes, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and compliant with cGMP standards. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to oversee production activities, analyze process performance, and drive continuous improvement from development through commercial manufacturing. What You’ll Do Create and refine Master Batch Production Records (MBPRs) for large‑scale manufacturing Support technology transfer from development to GMP production Provide on‑floor technical support during manufacturing campaigns Analyze process data to drive yield improvements and optimization Lead and support investigations (OOS, OOT, deviations, CAPA) using root cause analysis Author and review technical and quality documents (MBPRs, SOPs, risk assessments, PPQ protocols) Collaborate with Production, QA, QC, Development, and Supply Chain teams Present project updates to internal and external stakeholders Identify process bottlenecks and support continuous improvement initiatives Train operators and support process knowledge transfer What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related field 3+ years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing or MS&T Experience with process scale‑up, investigations, and data analysis Familiarity with SPPS or peptide manufacturing preferred Experience with HPLC and cGMP processes What Sets You Apart Strong problem‑solving and analytical mindset Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment Excellent technical writing and communication skills Collaborative approach across cross‑functional teams Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance Why Join PolyPeptide Work at the intersection of process development and GMP manufacturing Gain hands‑on experience with large‑scale peptide production Contribute to high‑impact pharmaceutical programs Be part of a collaborative, science‑driven environment Opportunity to grow within a global organization If you are a driven scientist looking to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance and product quality, we encourage you to apply. Salary : $75k-$85k We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr