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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for deviation investigator in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A typical day for a Deviation Investigator involves reviewing deviation reports, gathering data from production or laboratory records, and conducting interviews with staff to determine the root cause of incidents. You will document findings in compliance with standard operating procedures and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, to recommend corrective and preventive actions. Many Deviation Investigators participate in regular meetings to discuss ongoing cases and share best practices. The role requires excellent organizational skills to manage multiple investigations concurrently while ensuring timely and thorough resolution.

What is a deviation investigator?

A Deviation Investigator is responsible for analyzing deviations in manufacturing, quality control, or laboratory processes within industries like pharmaceuticals or biotechnology. They identify root causes, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Their role is crucial in maintaining product quality, safety, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Effective communication, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of industry regulations are essential for this position.

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To thrive as a Deviation Investigator, you need a strong background in quality assurance or compliance, along with experience in root cause analysis and deviation management, often supported by a degree in a scientific or technical field. Familiarity with industry regulations (such as GMP or ISO standards), quality management systems (QMS), and tools like TrackWise or MasterControl is highly desirable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively are key soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate investigation, thorough documentation, and prompt resolution of deviations to maintain product quality and regulatory compliance.

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Deviation Management Specialist - I (Assistant)

AllSTEM Connections

West Point, PA โ€ข On-site

$86K/yr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Qualifications:
Education Minimum Requirements:
โ€ข B.S. degree in Engineering or Sciences.
Required Experience and Skills:
โ€ข Minimum one (1)+ year post-bachelor's degree experience in a GMP (good manufacturing practices) manufacturing and/or technical support of GMP manufacturing operations (or M.S. degree with ?1 year experience).
โ€ข Demonstrated ability to drive results to hit assigned due dates.
โ€ข Strong communication, collaboration skills and ability to drive accountability.
โ€ข Strong problem-solving skillset.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
โ€ข Vaccine manufacturing
โ€ข Sterile processing
โ€ข Technical writing (e.g. investigations, technical protocols/reports)
โ€ข Investigative tools (e.g. 5-whys, fishbone)
โ€ข Experience authoring investigations for atypical events in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities:
The Deviation Management Contractor will be responsible for technical support to vaccine manufacturing. This engineer will be a member of the Technical Operations Deviation Management team within the manufacturing division at the West Point site. The primary responsibility of the individual will be investigation initiation and closure associated with manufacturing deviations and development of actions in response to these deviations (i.e. identifying root cause, recommending corrective/preventative actions, assessing product impact, and summarizing investigations in writing). Support will be focused on the Deviation Management process including operations support, equipment troubleshooting, implementation of process/equipment actions, and other related duties. This position will require development of technical expertise of process and product knowledge.
This position is a site-based assignment and requires the employee to work at the site M-F. Two days of remote work per week may be available, work permitting, but is not guaranteed. Off-shift or weekend coverage may be required based on business unit needs and specific assignments.
Responsibilities include:
โ€ข Leads and/or works as a team member on deviation investigations aimed to prevent deviation recurrence, including determining the root cause, identifying corrective/preventative actions, identifying event scope, and conducting product impact assessment.
โ€ข Has ability to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and resolve the root cause.
โ€ข Supports and/or executes continuous improvement projects that increase compliance, simplify/ standardize, and/or gain efficiencies.
โ€ข Manages timelines to ensure key compliance and customer due dates are met; escalates any potential misses and develops remediation plans when possible.
โ€ข Assures consistent application of standardized work, engineering, and process tools.
โ€ข Provides technical support to manufacturing shop floor for problems and issues.
โ€ข Conducts and designs experimental protocols as needed using the Technical Operations lab facilities and/or production equipment at full scale.
โ€ข Authors and updates technical and manufacturing documents necessary for investigations, process design/definition, engineering studies, process demonstrations, change control and validation. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Additional Skills
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AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Broughton
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA