Raw Material Team Lead

Location: Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time

Lead quality from the very start of production.

PolyPeptide is seeking a Raw Material Team Lead to oversee critical QC operations that ensure the quality and readiness of materials used in peptide and oligonucleotide manufacturing. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will manage a team, drive compliance, and play a key part in delivering high-quality products on time.

Position Summary

As the Raw Material Team Lead, you will lead the testing, release, and compliance of all incoming raw materials, ensuring alignment with cGMP standards and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure materials are available, qualified, and ready to support manufacturing without delay.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage QC operations for raw material testing and release

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, pharmacopeial standards (USP/EP/JP), and internal specifications

• Review and approve test data, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), and documentation

• Oversee and resolve OOS results, deviations, and investigations

• Develop, mentor, and support a team of QC analysts

• Partner with QA, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure material readiness

• Support internal and external audits as the raw materials SME

• Maintain and improve SOPs, methods, and lab workflows

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field (advanced degree preferred)

• 5+ years of QC experience in a GMP environment, including 2+ years in a leadership role

• Strong knowledge of raw material controls, compendial testing, and cGMP regulations

• Experience with LIMS, chromatography systems (e.g., Empower), and documentation systems

What Sets You Apart

• Proven leadership and team development capabilities

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data integrity and compliance

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills

• Analytical and solution-oriented approach to problem solving

Why Join PolyPeptide

• Lead a team supporting critical GMP manufacturing operations

• Play a key role in ensuring quality from the start of production

• Work in a collaborative, science-driven environment

• Opportunity to grow within a global organization

If you are a results-driven QC leader looking to make a direct impact on product quality and operational success, we encourage you to apply.

Salary: $85k-$100k

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.