6589 - Deviation Investigator / Validation Engineer

Verista, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

3d • $69,300 - $102,623 • Onsite

About The Position

Verista is seeking a Deviation Investigator / Validation Engineer to support life sciences clients in the pharmaceutical industry. The role leads deviation and out-of-specification investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA development, and change controls. It requires preparing defensible investigation reports and risk-appropriate CAPA plans that meet data-integrity standards and withstand regulatory scrutiny. The position is onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience.
• Proficiency using a PC and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with peers in clear, concise terms.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent technical-writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication capabilities.
• Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate Engineering/STEM degree preferred, such as mechanical, chemical, or biomedical engineering.
• Some pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Deviation investigation remediation and/or quality experience is a plus.
• New college graduates with internship experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead deviation and out-of-specification (OOS) investigations using structured root cause analysis methods.
• Author deviation reports and CAPA plans with clear, defensible rationale that meets ALCOA+ data-integrity standards and regulatory scrutiny.
• Develop risk-appropriate, measurable CAPA plans linked to verified root causes.
• Support change controls in the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA, DCARE, and commuter benefits.
• Supplemental life, hospital, critical illness, and legal insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off with rollover option and holidays.
• As-needed sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Team social activities.
• Employee recognition.
• Employee referral program.
• Paid parental leave and bereavement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed