QC Team Lead Finished Products - Torrance
Job Description
QC Team Lead Finished Products
Location: Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time
Lead quality where it matters most.
PolyPeptide is seeking a Quality Control Team Lead – Finished Products to oversee critical testing activities that ensure the safety, quality, and release of pharmaceutical products. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a GMP environment and is passionate about developing teams while driving operational excellence.
Position Summary
The QC Team Lead is responsible for leading finished product testing operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements, and delivering results aligned with production timelines. You will serve as both a technical expert and people leader, supporting your team while partnering cross-functionally to ensure high-quality, on-time product release.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate finished product QC testing activities
Review and approve analytical data and documentation for compliance and accuracy
Ensure on-time testing and product release aligned with production schedules
Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues
Train, mentor, and develop QC analysts
Partner with QA, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams on investigations and batch release
Support method and equipment validation activities
Serve as a SME during audits and inspections
Drive continuous improvement in QC processes and lab operations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
5+ years of QC experience in pharma or biotech, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role
Strong knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and analytical techniques (HPLC, UV-Vis, KF, MS)
Experience with data review, investigations, and LIMS systems
What Sets You Apart
Strong leadership and team development skills
High attention to detail with a focus on compliance and data integrity
Ability to troubleshoot and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Effective communicator across cross-functional teams
Why Join PolyPeptide
Lead a team supporting critical pharmaceutical product release
Work in a collaborative, quality-driven GMP environment
Gain exposure to advanced analytical technologies and processes
Opportunity to grow into senior leadership roles
If you are a driven QC professional ready to step into a leadership role and make a direct impact on product quality and team performance, we encourage you to apply.
Salary: $85k-$95k
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.