Deviation Management Specialist

Pacer Group; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 117,096,000 - 130,872,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group seeks a Deviation Management Specialist - I (Assistant) for a 12-month contract at its West Point, PA facility. Onsite role with pay rate $41/hr on W2. The position supports manufacturing and laboratory investigations in a cGMP environment within the Pharmaceuticals domain.

Responsibilities include leading deviations, implementing CAPA, and performing RCA with cross-functional teams. Qualifications include a science/engineering degree and 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in engineering or science field.
• 1–3 years post-Bachelor's in a cGMP pharma/biotech environment; academic/internship accepted.
• Experience writing investigations with root cause analysis and CAPA development.
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical/scientific writing and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Resolve deviations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead manufacturing and laboratory investigations.
• Provide on-floor technical/scientific support for manufacturing areas.
• Develop working relationships with counterparts in aseptic manufacturing, testing, planning, and release.
• Perform root cause analysis of laboratory test failures and deviations.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA development

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S./M.S. in engineering/science

Job description

Job Title: Deviation Management Specialist - I (Assistant)

Duration: 12 Months

Location: West Point, PA 19486

Pay Rate: $41/hr. on W2

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Domain: Pharmaceuticals

Application Deadline: October 23rd, 2026

Description:

Qualifications:

• B.S./M.S. degree in appropriate engineering/scientific field
• Minimum of 1-3 years post-Bachelor's degree experience in a cGMP environment (e.g. Production, Development, Process Engineering, Technical Services or related field) in pharmaceutical/ biotech industry; Academic/internship experience accepted
• Previous experience in writing investigations with root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action (CAPA) development for atypical events in a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma Methodologies and proven analytical/ problem solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a cross-functional team
• Excellent technical/scientific writing and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities include resolution and reduction of process deviations, development and implementation of corrective/preventative actions, and leading manufacturing and laboratory investigations
• This individual will be responsible for providing on production floor technical/scientific support for manufacturing areas within Client's Manufacturing Division.
• This Individual will also develop working relationships with counterparts in other areas supporting aseptic manufacturing, testing, planning, and release and is required to utilize sound scientific and engineering principles to investigate process deviations
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of laboratory test failures and manufacturing atypical events, development of corrective/preventative actions is required
• Analysis of complex problems through critical analytical thinking and the design/execution of laboratory/pilot scale experiments is required

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

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