Calibration and Metrology Specialist - Torrance
Keep precision at the heart of innovation.
At PolyPeptide, accuracy and reliability are the foundation of everything we do. As a Calibration and Metrology Specialist, you’ll ensure that every instrument, sensor, and system supporting our GMP manufacturing and laboratory operations performs flawlessly. Your expertise will help maintain compliance, uphold quality standards, and support the production of life-changing peptide and oligonucleotide therapies.
What You’ll Do
- Perform and document calibrations and maintenance on lab, production, and facility equipment.
- Maintain accurate calibration records in compliance with cGMP, ISO, and FDA requirements.
- Troubleshoot equipment and support investigations for calibration deviations or out-of-tolerance results.
- Coordinate with vendors for third-party calibration, qualification, and repair services.
- Develop and refine calibration schedules, procedures, and work instructions.
- Support audits and assist in implementing and improving computerized calibration systems (CMMS).
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure equipment readiness.
What We’re Looking For
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Metrology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
- 3+ years of calibration or metrology experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of calibration standards, tools, and regulatory expectations.
- Experience with CMMS and a variety of measurement instruments (e.g., multimeters, RTDs, pH meters, HPLCs).
- Excellent attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across functions.
Why PolyPeptide?
At PolyPeptide, your precision powers progress. You’ll join a collaborative, science-driven team that values expertise, integrity, and continuous improvement. Every measurement you make helps ensure the quality and safety of products that improve lives around the world.
Make an impact where accuracy matters most.
Salary: $80k-90k
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.
- Department
- Facilities and Engineering
- Role
- Calibration and Metrology Specialist
- Locations
- Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
Perks & Benefits
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Paid Holidays (13 Holidays)
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Paid Vacation Leave
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Paid Sick Leave
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Birthday Off
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Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Basic Life Policy & AD&D
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401K (6%Matching)
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Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
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Student Debt Reduction Program
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Fresh Fruit Program
Our Values
INNOVATION
- We are curious and explore new ways.
- We are ambitious and find solutions.
EXCELLENCE
- We have a strong technical knowledge and we deliver results.
- We deliver quality in everything we do.
TRUST
- We believe in teamwork and collaboration.
- We lead by example and accept responsibility.
About PolyPeptide US
PolyPeptide is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world.
PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical through to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1.
Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global manufacturing network in Europe, the U.S. and India.
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