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Shift Lead

PolyPeptide Group
Torrance, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025 CLOSED ON 12/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Lead position at PolyPeptide Group?

Shift Lead – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Onsite - Torrance, CA | Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift, multiple positions.

Join our team as a Shift Lead and take charge of day-to-day operations in a cGMP environment producing APIs and peptide-based products. You’ll lead a skilled team, ensure compliance with FDA/DEA regulations, troubleshoot equipment, and drive operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee safe, compliant, and efficient production.
  • Lead and train team members on processes and equipment.
  • Manage shift schedules, documentation, and handovers.
  • Operate and troubleshoot reactors, HPLC/UPLC, lyophilizers, and more.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
  • 3 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing (peptide experience preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with SPPS reactors, filtration, and chromatography.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us? Be part of a team that values safety, quality, and innovation in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Salary: $36 - $45/hr

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.

Salary : $36 - $45

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