Pharma Deviation Investigator (CAPA & RCA)

Actalent; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Deviation Investigator to support pharmaceutical manufacturing investigations on-site in Clayton, NC. The role collaborates with production and quality assurance to investigate deviations, implement containment actions, and drive root cause analyses within a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with GMP and CAPA practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with deviation investigation or quality assurance activities.
• Strong systematic problem-solving skills with structured root cause analysis.
• Experience with CAPA processes and methodologies.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in regulated environments.
• Excellent written communication for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate deviations with production and quality assurance teams and perform root cause analyses.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvements for routine to minimally complex issues and support CAPA.
• Perform process confirmations to verify adherence and sustain improvements.
• Review batch production records to support investigations and ensure accuracy.
• Apply systematic problem-solving methods and document findings.

Skills

Deviation investigation

CAPA processes

Root cause analysis

Documentation writing

GMP knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in technology/engineering

High School Diploma with manufacturing experience

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Deviation Investigator to support pharmaceutical manufacturing investigations on-site in Clayton, NC. The role collaborates with production and quality assurance to investigate deviations, implement containment actions, and drive root cause analyses within a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with GMP and CAPA practices.