POMSnet Recipe Author Specialist

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that address complex health issues and enhance people's lives.







Job Title: POMSnet Recipe Author Specialist



Location: Waco, TX



Duration: 3 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Remote

Shift: Monday through Friday







Job Description:

Position Summary

The POMSnet Recipe Author Specialist will support the development, configuration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of manufacturing recipes within the POMSnet Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at our Waco, Texas site. The contractor will work closely with process engineers, MES leads, validation teams, quality, and site manufacturing personnel to translate manufacturing processes into executable electronic batch records and MES recipes. This role is responsible for authoring and modifying recipes, supporting testing activities, troubleshooting recipe execution issues, and ensuring compliance with company standards, validation requirements, and site procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Recipe Development & Configuration

• Author, modify, and maintain POMSnet manufacturing recipes and associated MES objects.
• Build and configure:
  • Recipes
  • Unit Procedures
  • Operations
  • Phases
  • Equipment and material control logic
  • Recipe parameters and calculations
  • 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.

Testing & Validation Support

• Write and Execute unit testing and integration testing of recipe changes.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), PQ, and deployment activities.
• Investigate and resolve defects identified during testing and validation.
• Collaborate with validation resources to ensure documentation is complete and traceable.

Deployment & Hypercare Support

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify recipe design.
• Support reusable recipe template development.
• Partner with MES architects and site teams to improve recipe authoring efficiency and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Hands-on experience authoring recipes in POMSnet.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of:
  • Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
  • Manufacturing process flows
  • Equipment and material management
  • Validation and testing processes
  • Change control procedures
• Ability to interpret process descriptions, PFDs, batch records, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting biologics, pharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of:
  • SAP integration
  • LIMS integration
  • Equipment integration concepts
  • ISA-88 batch control principles
• Experience supporting global site deployments and hypercare activities.

Deliverables

• Author and modify POMSnet recipes according to approved specifications.
• Complete recipe configuration and testing activities within project timelines.
• Support defect resolution through validation and deployment.
• Maintain compliant documentation and change records.
• Participate in deployment readiness reviews and hypercare support.

Typical Engagement

• Staff augmentation role embedded within the Tech Ops team onsite.
• Works under direction of MES Lead.
• Supports multiple projects including new product introductions, site deployments, recipe remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• May participate in off-hours deployment and hypercare activities as required.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Hands-on experience authoring recipes in POMSnet.
• Experience supporting GMP manufacturing environments.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity