Let’s get started with the fundamentals of microbiology related to microbial detection and identification. We’ve intentionally organized the videos to provide a progressive learning experience. These free videos can be accessed at any time, on any device as many times as you need.
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Episode 1: Basic Micro for Contamination Control
In the first episode of this series, we explain the importance of microbiology in the home and personal care industry and how it is applied to contamination control. We’ll review basic essential microbiology such as growth, how microorganisms survive, other characterizations, and detecting where they could exist.
Episode 2: Rapid Microbial Detection
After covering the basics, in the second episode we discuss rapid microbial detection methods as an alternative method that provides distinct advantages, such as faster, automated, and objective results.
Episode 3: Rapid Detection: Choosing The Rapid Method
In the third episode you will learn how to choose the right rapid microbial method for your labs. You need a rapid microbial method to fit your company’s needs, but how do you know what to look for and how you’re making the right choice.
Episode 4: Contamination Control: Microbial Identification
In this episode we’ll be discussing basic microbiology identification for contamination control in Home and Personal Care. There are various methods for microbial identification, which are based on different cellular components. By knowing what’s in your facility, you can better design contamination controls and mitigate risk to your product.
Episode 5: Environmental Monitoring (EM) 101
Quality Control Microbiology is an integral part of consumer care manufacturing. Product release is often based on the QC microbiology results, but are you aware of everything this department is responsible for? In this episode we will discuss what roles the QC microbiologist has in implementing and validating QC methods and executing the environmental monitoring program.
Episode 6: Designing an Environmental Monitoring (EM) Program
Given the impact of contamination and product recalls, manufacturers should develop and be committed to a contamination control strategy. This consists of designing and implementing controls around your cleaning, process, and product filling to reduce contamination. In this episode we will discuss how to design an EM program.
Episode 7: DNA Sequencing and Phylogenetics
In this episode we will discuss the benefits of DNA Sequencing and Phylogenetics.
Episode 8: MALDI-TOF
In this episode we will discuss proteotypic IDs using a MALDI-TOF as a great solution, more accurate than the phenotypic methods commonly used in personal care, as it analyses ribosomal proteins.
Episode 9: Key Role of Libraries
It’s critical that microbial identifications are accurate and reproducible. A central component of this is the library used to generate the identification. In this episode we will discuss the importance of a relevant library.
Episode 10: Importance of Data Integrity
Data integrity is critical because QC Micro labs produce thousands of data points every week, and how that data is handled has a direct correlation to product efficacy and consumer safety.
Episode 11: Lean Quality Drives Fiscal Fitness
Are you missing opportunities to better characterize and maintain a state of control in your manufacturing sites? Understand how to optimize product quality while effectively managing the total cost of your quality system. In this episode we will discuss the operational impact of a rapid method solution.
Episode 12: Validation of a Rapid Microbial Method
In this episode we take a high-level look at the validation of a Rapid Microbial Method. We will be answering these questions…What is validation? Why validate? How do you validate? Where to get help for validation? And where it’s necessary to validate a rapid microbial method. When you validate and implement a rapid microbial detection method everyone benefits from the lab to operations.
Episode 13: Method Suitability: For Rapid Microbial Detection
In this episode we will be discussing method suitability for a rapid microbial detection method. What is Method Suitability? Method suitability is a testing process with established criteria that demonstrates a new method is appropriate for its intended use. In this case, we are discussing method suitability for microbial limits testing of a rapid microbial detection method.
Episode 14: Change Control
Change Control, what is it and why is this an important conversation to have? Learn more about what it is and why it is important in episode 14 of our Microlearning series.