Associate Site Investigation Specialist

Upper Merion Biopharm
Full-time
Posted Nov 13, 2026

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Skills

CAPA
Compliance
Operations
Root Cause Analysis
Six Sigma
Procurement
Recruiting
Writing

Job description

Job Title: Associate Site Investigation Specialist

Job Purpose:

The Associate Site Investigation Specialist is responsible for identifying and analyzing non-conformances to determine their root causes and develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in alignment with GSK Global Standards. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and maintaining the facility’s License to Operate. The specialist acts as a key contributor in upholding the integrity of manufacturing processes and the reliability of product outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

•Serve as the Lead Investigator for deviations by utilizing the standardized processes learned and completed through the GSK Orange Belt Training and Certification program

•Utilize DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) problem-solving and GSK Production System (GPS) tools to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and prevent non-compliance events.

•Conduct thorough and timely investigations of deviations, non-conformances, and other quality events, ensuring all relevant information is collected and analyzed.

•Utilize appropriate problem-solving tools and techniques to identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as production, quality assurance, quality control, engineering, labs, and warehouse to gather information and support the implementation of CAPAs.

•Prepare comprehensive investigation reports documenting findings, root causes, and CAPAs with accuracy and compliance to regulatory and internal standards.

•Serve as an expert in the Validated Quality Management System (VQMS) for tracking, managing, and documenting investigations, while providing training and support for effective system utilization.

•Deliver training and guidance to personnel on investigation processes, root cause analysis techniques, and deviation management to foster a quality-focused culture.

•Adhere to ALCOA principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate) for all documentation tasks.

•Own deviation and environmental monitoring investigations, write-ups, corrective and preventive action management, impact assessments, and simple change controls.

Basic Qualifications:

•Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.

•1 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment or related industry, with experience executing production processes, supporting manufacturing operations, adhering to quality and compliance requirements, and performing assigned technical or operational tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Bachelors of Science, Engineering or Biotechnology.

•Orange Belt Certification will be required to successfully perform the role.

Work Arrangements: This role is 5 days on-site at a GSK manufacturing or laboratory site in the United States.

Closing Date for Applications: 25/11/2026

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Skills

Bioprocessing, Cell Line Development, Experimental Methods, Technical Writing, Technology Transfer

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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