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. #LI-KP1 #LI-ONSITE