Deviation Investigator - Quality Systems & Laboratory Operations

Deviation Investigator - Quality Systems & Laboratory Operations

Raritan, NJ (Onsite)

$30-$35/hr W2 | Long-Term Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Piper Companies is seeking a Deviation Investigator to support a leading pharmaceutical organization in Raritan, NJ. This position will be responsible for conducting quality and laboratory investigations, identifying root causes, documenting findings, and driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) within a regulated GMP environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with laboratory, quality systems, microbiology, analytical testing, or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience who are looking to grow their careers within a global life sciences organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support laboratory and quality system investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, out-of-specification (OOS), and quality events
• Collaborate with laboratory management, quality teams, and technical subject matter experts to determine assignable and root causes
• Develop and document investigation reports, corrective actions, and preventive action plans
• Support implementation and tracking of CAPAs and effectiveness checks
• Review data, laboratory documentation, procedures, and testing records to support investigations
• Identify process improvements and recommend solutions to reduce recurring quality events
• Author, revise, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, work instructions, and training documentation
• Support quality system initiatives and continuous improvement activities
• Ensure all documentation complies with applicable GMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to quality and compliance initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• 2+ years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, quality, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting investigations, deviations, CAPAs, quality events, or quality systems activities
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Experience authoring or revising SOPs, protocols, reports, or controlled documents
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and determine root causes
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or laboratory environments
• Laboratory experience including microbiology, molecular biology, analytical testing, or quality control
• Experience with deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA management
• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, and quality system requirements
• Experience working within regulated environments supporting FDA-regulated products
• Familiarity with quality management systems and electronic documentation platforms

Key Skills

• Deviation Investigations
• Root Cause Analysis
• CAPA Development
• Quality Systems
• GMP Documentation
• Technical Writing
• SOP Authoring
• Laboratory Operations
• Data Review
• Compliance

This job opens for applications on 6/15/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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