Onsite Scientific Support Specialist II

Avantor Sciences; Leiden; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Leiden, Netherlands seeks a motivated Non-Conformance Investigator (QC) to join its Quality Control team. You will lead investigations into deviations, CAPAs, and OOS/OOT events, assessing risks and regulatory impact while collaborating with QA, manufacturing, and technical staff.

The role requires GMP experience in pharma/biotech, strong analytical and writing skills, and proficiency with root-cause tools such as Fishbone and 5 Whys.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• Knowledge of deviation management, CAPA, OOS investigations, and quality systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate QC deviations, OOS/OOT results, and non-conformance events.
• Perform root cause analyses using Fishbone, 5 Whys, and trend analysis.
• Assess the impact of quality events on products, processes, and compliance.
• Develop and track CAPAs to completion.
• Prepare clear and accurate investigation reports.
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure investigations are completed within defined timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Deviation management

CAPA process

OOS investigations

Quality systems

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Education

Life Sciences / Chemistry / Pharmacy degree

Job description

Avantor in Leiden, Netherlands seeks a motivated Non-Conformance Investigator (QC) to join its Quality Control team. You will lead investigations into deviations, CAPAs, and OOS/OOT events, assessing risks and regulatory impact while collaborating with QA, manufacturing, and technical staff.

The role requires GMP experience in pharma/biotech, strong analytical and writing skills, and proficiency with root-cause tools such as Fishbone and 5 Whys.