MES Engineer

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a MES Engineer II / MES Interface SME to lead validation activities for the gLIMS integration with MES systems. You will oversee requirements, testing, and implementation of MES in collaboration with LabVantage LIMS and other tools, operating onsite.

The role requires strong CSV validation knowledge, project leadership, and effective cross-functional communication to ensure timely, compliant deliverables across global guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in related discipline or STEM field; applicable experience in CS/CS-related area.
• Advanced 5–10 years of experience in MES/validation within pharma/biotech.
• Proficiency with MES/LIMS and familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Extensive experience in validation processes and CSV validation guidelines, templates, and SOPs.
• Excellent project management skills to lead MES validation activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead gLIMS-MES interface validation activities and ensure timely completion of validation deliverables.
• Coordinate with Site Change Manager and Automation SME to update SOPs and processes per global/local standards.
• Develop and revise MES recipes to support gLIMS interfacing.
• Configure production recipes using a library of objects if required.
• Execute test scripts with supervision and validation SME guidance.
• Ensure the validation process meets regulatory and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MES validation

LIMS integration

CSV validation guidelines

Project management

Communication skills

gLIMS interfacing

Education

Bachelor of Science in related discipline

Tools

Syncade

LabVantage LIMS

Job description

Position: MES Engineer II / MES Interface SME,Req#: 1472
Location: Portsmouth, NH(100% Onsite only)
Duration: 6+Months Contractwith the high possibility of extension

Note: This is not a recipe author role. This is a systems integration role, connecting Syncade to other software tools like LabVantage LIMS (referred to as gLIMS) and other systems.

Job Description:

Responsible for overseeing and executing MES validation activities related to the gLIMS implementation. This role ensures that all validation deliverables are completed on time and in full compliance with global guidelines and standards.

Responsible for supporting activities such as requirements gathering, testing, integration and implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in conjunction with gLIMS. Position is expected to operate with some supervision and some autonomy.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in related discipline. Applicable STEM field or Computer Science with relevant experience.
• Advanced - 5-10 years of experience
• Automation, QC, Validation, Pharma/Biotech
• Proficiency in using MES / LIMS or similar systems and familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Extensive experience in validation processes.
• Strong understanding of the client’s CSV validation guidelines, templates, and SOPs.
• Excellent project management skills to lead and coordinate MES validation activities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with various stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities :

• Lead gLIMS-MES interface validation activities and ensure timely completion and approval of all validation-related deliverables and documents.
• Collaborate closely with the Site Change Manager and Automation SME to ensure all impacted local MES/LIMS SOPs and processes are updated or replaced and compliant with global and local quality standards and gLIMS process SOPs.
• Work closely with gLIMS/MES leads, system users and process owners to develop and revise MES recipes in a timely manner to support gLIMS interfacing.
• Configure production recipes using a library of objects if required.
• Execute test scripts (design , execution, simulation, etc.) with support and guidance from supervisor / Validation SME
• Ensure the validation process meets regulatory and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.