Technical Writer – Deviation Investigator

Efor Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Life Sciences is seeking a Technical Writer – Deviation Investigator in Indianapolis. This role involves supporting deviation investigations and documentation within a GMP manufacturing environment, ideal for candidates with a scientific background and an interest in operational quality.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/GMP environment.
• Previous deviation writing experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of GMP, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft and investigate deviations in the Fill area.
• Support root cause analysis and contribute to CAPA development.
• Review, update, and optimize SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Life Sciences

Job description

Technical Writer – Deviation Investigator

Technical Writer – Deviation Investigator

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Engineer | Senior Business Manager | @ EFOR

Job Title: Technical Writer – Deviation Investigator

EFOR is a global consulting firm with 3,000+ professionals specializing in Life Sciences. We support major pharmaceutical and biotech companies across engineering, quality, and regulatory functions, delivering high-impact solutions to optimize operations and ensure compliance.

As a Technical Writer (Deviation Writer), you will work on-site within a GMP manufacturing environment, supporting deviation investigations and documentation in close collaboration with cross-functional teams. This is a hands-on role combining field presence and documentation tasks, ideal for candidates with a scientific background and a strong interest in operational quality.

• Draft and investigate deviations in the Fill area
• Support root cause analysis and contribute to CAPA development
• Review, update, and optimize SOPs, work instructions, and process flowcharts
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste and non-conformities

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/GMP environment (QA, QC, production, or engineering)
• Previous deviation writing experience preferred
• Solid understanding of GMP, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Scientific degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or related field)
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Writing/Editing, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

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