QA Investigator / Technical Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Investigation and Deviation Writer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Investigation and Deviation Writer responsible for writing and completing investigations and deviations from a compliance and operations perspective. This role involves conducting root cause analyses and managing the full lifecycle of investigations, from initiation to closure, to ensure manufacturing and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Determine the causes and preventative actions of Deviations, Non-Conformances, Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), field complaints, and environmental excursion investigations.
• Drive investigations to uncover true root causes using appropriate tools and benchmark industry standards.
• Define and implement effective preventative actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage multiple investigations in different stages to efficiently meet compliance deadlines and product release dates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and track Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) plans.
• Identify and create appropriate trending rules that trigger corrective actions.
• Analyze process data and evaluate trends to identify major improvement opportunities.
• Utilize change management approaches effectively.
• Develop training materials to educate personnel on writing problem statements and using root cause analysis tools.
• Champion CAPA plans and implementation.
• Provide ongoing communication plans for deviations and CAPAs.
• Oversee timely completion of deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

You will work closely with a team of QA / QC professionals in a collaborative environment, engaging cross-functionally with the manufacturing team. The role involves working at two sites located close to each other. The team consists of five other investigators, and you will work the first shift from Monday through Friday, starting between 8 AM and 9 AM. The company offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for growth and expansion, as well as the satisfaction of contributing to saving patients' lives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allendale, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allendale,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.