Master Soil Selection: From Laboratory Evaluation to Qualification
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When process residues are unavailable or impractical to use during automated washer qualification, selecting an appropriate master soil can provide a scientifically justified surrogate to represent process conditions. This approach helps support cleaning evaluations, define effective parameters and optimize validation activities.
Join this complimentary webinar to learn how to evaluate and select a master soil based on key factors, including cleanability, solubility, availability, safety and regulatory considerations. Explore technical considerations from laboratory testing and equipment evaluation, including how master soils can be leveraged during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and qualification activities.
This session will also examine a practical case study demonstrating the master soil selection process and how it can be applied to support cleaning validation activities.
Olivier has over a decade of industry experience, with expertise in product portfolio management for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and research washer and steam sterilization technologies.
Olivier has over a decade of industry experience, with expertise in product portfolio management for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and research washer and steam sterilization technologies.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business marketing.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Olivier is responsible for developing long-term vision and strategy for several product lines, as well as the tactics required to implement that vision. He also oversees new product and market development, monitors evolving industry standards and regulations and provides product training to support company objectives.
Olivier is an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA). He has coauthored several articles featured in scientific publications and has spoken at industry events for ISPE, PDA and other associations.
Paul has over two decades of industry experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory research settings, with expertise in process cleaning, cleaning validation and contamination control.
Paul has over two decades of industry experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory research settings, with expertise in process cleaning, cleaning validation and contamination control.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Paul provides global technical support through field consultations, site audits, training presentations and educational seminars. He also manages the Process and Cleaner Evaluation (PACE™) program and analytical testing laboratory, which simulate Customer cleaning processes and support analytical method development and validation.
Paul is experienced in managing cross functional projects related to process cleaning and critical environment operations, with direct experience in the biopharmaceutical and biomedical device industries. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has published several articles and book chapters related to cleaning validation and contamination control. He is also an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA).
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