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.
Senior Operations Specialist in Elkton at Pacer Group
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