Senior Operations Specialist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Virginia (Elkton) is seeking a Process Engineer to support commissioning, qualification, start-up, and readiness for a new small-molecule SDI manufacturing facility. You will work with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure a safe, compliant startup.

The role provides technical support during equipment and process commissioning, assists in technology transfer, develops and improves operating procedures, and leads continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Biochemical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in drug product/SDI manufacturing, operations, or technical support within GMP environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across functions in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant startup.
• Provide technical support during equipment and process commissioning.
• Assist in technology transfer and implementation of commercial manufacturing processes.
• Develop and improve operating procedures and routines.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Pharmaceutical/Biochemical Engineering

Job description

Job Role

Support commissioning, qualification, start-up, and operational readiness for a new small molecule Spray Drying intermediate (SDI) manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant startup;
• Provide technical support during equipment and process commissioning;
• Assist in technology transfer and implementation of commercial manufacturing processes;
• Develop and improve operating procedures and routines;
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Biochemical Engineering or related field;
• at least 5 years of experience in drug product/SDI manufacturing, operations, or technical support within GMP environments;
• strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills;
• ability to work across functions in a fast-paced setting;
• demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred

• experience supporting facility startup, validation, technology transfer, lean methodologies, and cross-shift coordination.

HighValue

• small molecule SDI
• process start-up and commissioning
• GMP compliance
• continuous improvement
• manufacturing technologies
• cross-functional team collaboration

WorkSetup

not specified.