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Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) allows for the opportunity to test and verify the proper operation and performance of your washing equipment before installation in your facility. Join our complimentary webinar to discover why FAT is an essential step for validating your equipment’s effectiveness, ensuring confidence in your operations.
Discover the full scope of FAT and what to expect during a visit, including pre- and post-delivery documentation, component performance testing, equipment configuration checks, accessory and rack verification and more. Explore how to effectively leverage FAT for seamless on-site activities such as Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ).
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Paul Lopolito | Director, Technical Services
With over two decades of industry experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory research settings, Paul provides global technical support for process cleaning, cleaning validation, and contamination control, which includes field support, site audits, training presentations and educational seminars. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
Prior to joining STERIS Life Sciences, Paul spent three years as a Manufacturing Technical Services Manager at Massachusetts Biological Laboratories providing technical support and project management for the vaccine, monoclonal antibody, blood product and filling/packaging groups. He also spent time at TEI Biosciences, where he held positions of Research Associate, Laboratory Manager and Manufacturing Manager.
Paul manages the Process and Cleaner Evaluation, (PACE™) program for STERIS Life Sciences, which simulates a Customer’s cleaning process to make recommendations for improvements. He has expertise in managing cross-functional projects related to process cleaning and critical environment operation with direct experience in the biopharmaceutical and biomedical device industries.
Olivier Van Houtte | Senior Manager, Product Marketing
Olivier has over a decade of experience managing the STERIS Life Sciences portfolio of products for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and research washer and steam sterilization technology. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business-marketing.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Olivier is responsible for developing a long-term vision for several product lines and the strategies and tactics to implement that vision. He is also responsible for new product and market development, understanding the latest industry standards and regulations and providing product training to achieve company objectives.
He is an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA). Olivier has co-authored several articles that have been featured in scientific publications. He has also presented at multiple industry associated events.