Location: Virtual | 10 - 11 a.m. ET*
STERIS Life Sciences has over 100 years of experience in steam sterilization and understands the importance of component preparation for aseptic manufacturing. This three-part webinar series will discuss the principles of steam sterilization, introduce ways to improve productivity pre-and-post-sterilization and share how to overcome common challenges.
The second webinar in this series will discuss component preparation for steam sterilization.
We will discuss:
- Methods for Minimizing Preparation Variation and Improving Operational Efficiency
- Sterilization Wrapping Materials
- Autoclave Cycle Monitoring
- How to Avoid Common Mistakes
* Please note that the webinar broadcast time is listed in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). If necessary, be sure to convert to your local time zone.
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Don’t Miss the Final Webinar in Our Steam Sterilization Series
Steam Sterilization Part 3: Improving Quality and Efficiency
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. EST
Meet the Presenters
Aaron Mertens is a Senior Manager of Technical Services at STERIS Life Sciences. Aaron has over 24 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with expertise in cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and contamination control. He has held several positions within the pharmaceutical industry, with experience working at pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations representing quality assurance programs and working with global industry regulatory agencies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in genetics.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Aaron performs global manufacturing site evaluations and consultations to ensure compliance with international regulations. He is also responsible for providing global technical support for critical environments, sterility assurance and sterility maintenance application and validation.
Aaron is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). He previously served as President of the ISPE Great Lakes Chapter and is currently on the chapter’s Board of Directors. He is also a member of the ISPE Sterile Products Processing Steering Committee.
Additional professional activities for Aaron include delivering technical content to the industry with posters, publications, virtual and live technical presentations, as well as leading global sterilization master classes.