Production Scientist - Torrance

**Production Scientist** **Location:** Torrance, CA **| Employment Type:** Full-Time **Support the scale-up of peptide manufacturing from development to GMP production.** At PolyPeptide, we partner with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to support the development and manufacturing of peptide-based therapies. We are looking for a Production Scientist to help scale Process Development work into GMP large-scale manufacturing. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, GMP documentation, manufacturing support, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. **About the Role** The Production Scientist supports assigned GMP manufacturing projects from technology transfer through production execution and post-campaign review. This position plays a key role in ensuring processes are well-documented, compliant, efficient, and ready for successful manufacturing. Responsibilities may vary depending on project needs, team structure, and individual role focus. **What You Will Do** - Create and revise Master Batch Production Records based on Process Development Reports, ensuring appropriate scale-up and equipment compatibility. - Review and support GMP documentation, including MBPRs, SOPs, change controls, FMEAs, risk assessments, PPQ documents, deviations, CAPAs, and campaign reports. - Provide on-floor and remote technical support during production execution, including troubleshooting and process monitoring. - Support technology transfer activities from Process Development to Manufacturing. - Collect, trend, and analyze GMP and in-process data to monitor yields, identify process changes, and support continuous improvement. - Lead or support investigations using root cause analysis tools such as fishbone diagrams, interviews, and 5 Whys. - Support process and yield improvement initiatives, including bottleneck and gap analyses. - Prepare technical updates and presentations for internal teams, customers, and stakeholders. - Collaborate with Production, QA, QC, Process Development, Project Management, Sales, Regulatory, and Supply Chain. - Train and support operators and team members on process knowledge, MBPR execution, and unit operations. - Maintain and update routes and formulas in AX to support accurate documentation and material forecasting. **What We Are Looking For** **Education and Experience** - Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing or MS&T. - Peptide manufacturing experience is preferred. - Formal training in GMP, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or regulatory standards is highly desirable. - Lean Six Sigma, GMP compliance, or related certifications are a plus. - Experience operating and troubleshooting production equipment in a regulated environment. **Skills and Competencies** - Understanding of SPPS GMP manufacturing. - Proficiency with HPLC systems, cGMP processes, and data analysis. - Minitab experience is preferred. - Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work cross-functionally with technical, quality, operational, and commercial teams. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, compliance, and data integrity. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced GMP manufacturing environment. **Why Join PolyPeptide?** In this role, you will help bring complex peptide processes from development into GMP manufacturing. Your work will support critical production campaigns, customer programs, process improvements, and the manufacturing of peptide-based therapies. If you are motivated by technical problem-solving, GMP manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration, we encourage you to apply. **Apply Today** Join PolyPeptide and help support the future of peptide manufacturing. **Salary**: $90K - $125K *We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to rac…