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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