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Introduction to Bioprocessing (Onsite)

Introduction to Bioprocessing introduces the biopharmaceutical industry and its associated processing principles and techniques to individuals looking to enhance their knowledge of the industry. This on-site training is delivered on the floor of CASTL Biomanufacturing Training Facility allowing attendees an up-close and personal tour of the equipment used in upstream, downstream and fill finish processes.

Who should take this course?
Anyone working in the biopharmaceutical and related industries who wish to further their understanding of all aspects of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Delivery
Onsite at a CASTL Biomanufacturing Training Facility.

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Introduction to Bioprocessing (Virtual)

Introduction to Bioprocessing introduces the biopharmaceutical industry and its associated processing principles and techniques to individuals looking to enhance their knowledge of the industry. This online theory course provides an overview of industry processes including upstream, downstream, and fill finish operations. The course also includes an interactive virtual tour of the award-winning and globally recognized National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) Pilot Plant Facility.

Who should take this course?
Anyone working in the biopharmaceutical and related industries who wish to further their understanding of all aspects of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Delivery
Delivered live online through virtual classroom

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Introduction to Upstream Processing

Introduction to Upstream Processing includes both hands-on practical and theory components covering cell vial thaw, aseptic techniques, cell counting, metabolic analysis, scale up, and bioreactor operation. Equipment such as wave bag reactors, stirred-tank reactors, as well as single-use bioreactors will all be utilized to reflect the current state of biopharmaceutical manufacturing technology.

Who should take this course?
This course is designed for operators, technical staff, engineers, and managers wishing to increase their knowledge of the upstream operations in a modern bioprocessing plant.

Delivery
2 mornings of theoretical instructor-led virtual classroom
2 days practical at a CASTL Biomanufacturing Training Facility.

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Introduction to Downstream Processing

Introduction to Downstream Processing includes both hands-on practical and lecture components covering topics including clarification, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, viral clearance, and chromatography. Course trainees will be introduced to the basics of filtration and chromatography in a theory session before building on this knowledge and performing these operations using a practical component.

Who should take this course?
This course is designed for those that are new to downstream processing including operators, technical staff, engineers, and managers who need to increase their basic knowledge of actual operations in a modern downstream processing biopharmaceutical plant.

Delivery
2 days practical at a CASTL Biomanufacturing Training Facility.

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Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Onboarding Boot Camp

Fast track your employee onboarding process with the Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Onboarding Boot Camp. This course includes both hands-on practical training and theoretical knowledge covering good manufacturing practices (GMP), good documentation practices (GDP) including awareness of deviation and investigation, gowning, aseptic techniques, and how to operate the common equipment for all jobs in a manufacturing environment. Learners will gain the general knowledge needed to succeed in a career in biopharma manufacturing.

Who should take this course?

• Newly hired operators and technical staff as a part of onboarding in a modern biopharmaceutical or bioprocessing facility. 
• Any individual working in a supporting role to manufacturing could benefit from this training, for example, QA auditors.

Delivery

• Onsite at a CASTL Biomanufacturing Training Facility
• One day in-class theoretical
• Three and a half days practical

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Introduction to Fill and Finish

Introduction to Fill and Finish provides an introductory overview to current aseptic techniques related to working in an aseptic filling environment. This program provides both an introduction to contamination control, environmental monitoring, filter integrity testing and filling systems, and hands-on interaction with RABs units while conducting glove integrity tests, media fills and troubleshooting.

Who should take this course?
This course is designed for those who will work or work in Fill & Finish, and those looking to learn and enhance their knowledge about operations in a modern biomanufacturing plant. The hands-on training will demonstrate the filling process and discuss engineering or quality aspects that are relevant to operators, engineers, or quality specialists.

Delivery
Onsite at a CASTL Biomanufacturing Training Facility.

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Introduction to Single-use Technologies

Single-use technology is widely used within the biopharmaceutical industry and has quickly become a mainstay within the sector.

Introduction to Single-use Technologies is designed to complement CASTL’s in-person Introduction to Bioprocessing course and will highlight the technologies that can be implemented in upstream and downstream processing. Trainees gain hands on experience of common disposable technologies used in bioprocessing operations including bioreactors, connects/disconnects, tube welders and sealers, and disposable chromatography columns. Trainees will be exposed to strategies in implementing single use components, the regulation, and risk management around leachable and extractable studies.

Who should take this course?
This course is designed for those that are new to the use of single use technologies, including development scientists, process engineers, and manufacturing operators.

Delivery
Onsite at a CASTL Biomanufacturing Training Facility. 

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