POMS Recipe Author

TEKsystems • North Chicago, IL

4d • $61 - $61 • Remote

About The Position

The POMSnet Recipe Author contractor supports development, configuration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of manufacturing recipes within the POMSnet MES. The role translates manufacturing processes, batch records, and technical specifications into executable recipes and electronic batch records, working with process engineers, MES leads, validation teams, quality, and site manufacturing personnel. The work primarily focuses on modifying existing recipes, updating manufacturing worksheets, supporting SAP-driven changes, and troubleshooting recipe functionality, with some new recipe development. The contractor is expected to begin work with direct POMSnet expertise and minimal need for training.

This is a staff augmentation role embedded in the Tech Ops team and working under the direction of the MES Lead. The contractor supports projects such as new product introductions, site deployments, recipe remediation, and continuous improvement. The posting describes the role as a contract position based in North Chicago, Illinois, and also states that it is fully remote. The position may require off-hours deployment and hypercare support.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Hands-on experience authoring recipes in POMSnet; direct POMSnet expertise is mandatory.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of Electronic Batch Records (eBR), manufacturing process flows, equipment and material management, validation and testing processes, and change control procedures.
• Ability to interpret process descriptions, PFDs, batch records, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal platform training and begin contributing immediately.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of recent, hands-on POMSnet expertise.
• Experience supporting biologics, pharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of SAP integration, LIMS integration, equipment integration concepts, and ISA-88 batch control principles.
• Experience supporting global site deployments and hypercare activities.
• Aquila experience.
• Familiarity with validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Author, modify, and maintain POMSnet manufacturing recipes and related MES objects.
• Configure recipes, unit procedures, operations, phases, equipment and material control logic, recipe parameters and calculations, and BOM and equipment references.
• Translate process descriptions, batch records, and technical specifications into MES recipe functionality.
• Ensure recipe structures align with site standards and approved design specifications.
• Write and execute unit and integration tests for recipe changes.
• Support User Acceptance Testing, PQ, and deployment activities.
• Investigate and resolve defects identified during testing and validation.
• Collaborate with validation resources to maintain complete, traceable documentation.
• Support recipe migrations across Pilot, PQ, and Production environments.
• Participate in site go-live preparation and deployment activities.
• Provide operational support during hypercare periods.
• Troubleshoot recipe execution issues and implement approved corrections.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify recipe design and support reusable recipe templates.
• Partner with MES architects and site teams to improve recipe authoring efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain compliant documentation and change records.
• Participate in deployment readiness reviews and support multiple projects, including new product introductions, site deployments, recipe remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed