Lead Investigator

Kelly Services; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Transit Benefit

Job summary

Kelly Scientific is seeking a Lead Investigator to manage and own investigations into non‑critical deviations within a pharma manufacturing setting. You will lead root cause analyses, document findings, and drive corrective and preventive actions with cross‑functional teams.

The role is a 6–12 month contract based in Cincinnati, OH, offering competitive hourly compensation and opportunities to influence process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience in Quality Deviation Management.
• Strong technical analysis skills and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of detailed investigations with defined scope, strategy, and timeline.
• Write reports documenting findings, root cause analysis, CAPA actions.
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to improve investigations.
• Develop clear communication plans to keep stakeholders informed.
• Identify root causes and implement CAPA with follow-up checks.
• Manage priorities to ensure timely completion of investigations.

Skills

Strong technical analysis

Excellent communication

Fast-paced environment

Ownership & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Veeva

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lead Investigator!

Are you experienced in Deviation Remediation with a passion for improving Pharma Manufacturing processes? Kelly Scientific is excited to offer a Lead Investigator position for individuals like you to work on non‑critical deviations in a dynamic and supportive environment. This is a 6‑12 month contract role that includes the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the pharmaceutical industry.

Title: Lead Investigator

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Contract Duration: 6 months minimum (1 year anticipated)

Compensation: $32-$36/hour

What You’ll Do:

• Take charge of detailed investigations with a clear scope, strategy, and timeline while keeping stakeholders updated on progress and status.

• Write impactful reports that document your findings on product impact, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to ensure issues don’t recur.

• Collaborate with internal and external experts to enhance the speed and quality of investigations.

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to:

• Develop a clear communication strategy to ensure stakeholders are well‑informed.

• Design actionable investigation plans, including defining problems and solutions.

• Identify root causes and implement effective CAPA action plans with follow‑up checks.

• Manage priorities to ensure investigations are completed in a timely manner, escalating issues as needed.

• Tackle new challenges and contribute to process improvements across the organization.

What We Need From You:

• Required:

• Strong technical analysis skills with the ability to assess and quickly assimilate complex data to conduct thorough investigations.

• Excellent communication skills to present findings and recommendations in a concise and effective manner.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.

• Proactive approach with a strong sense of accountability and ownership throughout the investigation process.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn QMS systems such as Veeva.

• Preferred:

• Background in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or other regulated industries.

• Familiarity with problem‑solving tools and techniques.

• Understanding of core business processes, including cGMP and regulatory requirements.

• A Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience in Quality Deviation Management.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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