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PolyPeptide Group

Quality Control Chemist

PolyPeptide Group, Torrance, California, United States, 90504

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Job Summary The Quality Control Chemist performs analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished peptide products to ensure compliance with quality standards and GMP guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing samples, calibrating equipment, documenting results, identifying quality issues, supporting corrective actions, contributing to SOP development, and maintaining a clean, compliant laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Use test and measurement equipment to complete quality control tasks for raw materials, intermediates, in‑process, and finished products.

Calibrate test and measurement equipment to ensure accuracy.

Prepare samples and solutions according to established methodologies.

Identify material or methodological issues impacting quality and report to senior QC personnel or management.

Document tests and measurements following GMP guidelines.

Assist in developing corrective measures to resolve quality issues.

Perform basic troubleshooting of test equipment.

Maintain high housekeeping and cleanliness standards.

Support development of SOPs and protocols for testing and measurement.

Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or equivalent.

1+ years of experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratory.

Proficient with analytical techniques/instruments such as HPLC/UPLC, GC, MS, pH meter, FTIR, LC/MS, and elemental analysis.

Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Strong technical writing, organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Commitment to cGMP compliance and documentation accuracy.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work may be in an office, laboratory, or GMP manufacturing environment.

Prolonged sitting or standing; frequent movement between work areas.

Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds; repetitive tasks such as pipetting, weighing, and data entry.

Exposure to chemicals, equipment noise, or temperature‑controlled environments.

May require evening, weekend, or overtime hours to meet deadlines.

Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

Salary $23-$26 per hour

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.

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