Senior Operations Specialist

Job Title: Senior Operations Specialist

Location: Elkton, VA (22827)

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ months

Domain: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Biopharmaceuticals

Pay Rate: $38-$40/hr

Application Deadline: 20th Oct 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have)

• Hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical drug substance/API manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of legacy DCS systems, manufacturing processes, and operating sequences
• Experience with batch recipes, batch sheets, and electronic batch records (EBRs)
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements and commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Ability to translate manufacturing workflows into automation requirements and collaborate with technical teams

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Experience with Emerson DeltaV automation systems
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies
• Experience with Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) in regulated pharmaceutical environments
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, and integrated system testing

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Operations Specialist III (Senior) to serve as a subject matter expert within an Agile automation development team supporting DeltaV development, testing, and commissioning.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate legacy DCS functionality and manufacturing practices into DeltaV automation requirements
• Convert batch sheets, recipes, and EBR workflows into DeltaV phases, recipes, control modules, and sequences
• Review functional specifications, system requirements, design documents, test scripts, and SOPs
• Support FAT, DSAT, commissioning, sequence-of-operation testing, and integrated testing activities
• Identify process gaps, operational risks, and safety concerns; provide input on alarms, interlocks, and abnormal operating conditions
• Participate in process hazard and design safety reviews, including PHA/LOPA/CHAZOP activities, and support manufacturing handover

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.