Job Description

Job Title: Technical Operations Shift Engineer
Location: Elkton, VA
Duration: 1-Year Contract

Must not have a Beta-Lactam allergy due to potential exposure in the work environment.

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a Technical Operations Shift Engineer to support manufacturing operations at a leading-edge pharmaceutical production facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to apply their technical knowledge in a real-world, hands-on environment supporting the production of vaccines, biologics, and sterile products.

This shift-based role is ideal for individuals eager to learn, solve problems, and contribute meaningfully to a cross-functional technical operations team. Some work outside of traditional business hours, including nights and weekends, may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for vaccine, biologic, and sterile manufacturing processes, including data analysis, deviation resolution, and documentation.
• Conduct technical investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Support change control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Author, review, and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
• Participate in technical and safety reviews related to processes and equipment.
• Collaborate across departments to analyze and resolve atypical events and equipment issues.
• Adapt to new systems, processes, and workflows in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Perform work in shift-based rotations, including nights and weekends as required.

Requ ired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following or related fields:

• Biology
• Biochemistry
• Biochemical Engineering
• Biological Systems Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Integrated Science

0–3 years of relevant industrial, research, or academic experience.

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Strong academic foundation and a growth mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High ethical standards and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively within a team.
• Capable of viewing challenges from multiple technical and operational perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship, co-op, or industry experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) environments.
• Experience with technical investigations or quality systems documentation.

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