Cleaning and Sterilising
Clean and sterilise equipment, systems and materials for biopharmaceuticals production
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Production
Levels
Prepare for and perform cleaning and sterilisation of equipment in biopharmaceuticals manufacturing plants
Verify the quality of cleaning and sterilisation fluids
Prepare materials, equipment and solvents required for cleaning and sterilisation
Configure equipment systems for cleaning operations
Perform cleaning and clean-in-place operations for production equipment and materials in accordance to SOPs and CGMPs
Conduct sterilisation, and sterilise-in-place activities for relevant production equipment and materials in accordance with SOPs and CGMPs
Perform tests to verify cleaning and sterilising has been performed to the required standards
Document completion of cleaning and sterilising according to organisational procedures
Implement cleaning and sterilisation procedures and verify alignment with cleaning quality and process standards
Develop cleaning and sterilisation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Set timings and schedules for the cleaning and sterilising of production line components
Conduct training on requirements for cleaning and sterilisation of equipment and containers
Conduct inspections on cleaning and sterilisation procedures to ensure compliance
Review records of cleaning and sterilisation activities
Work with Quality Control department to ensure cleaning and sterilising is conducted to the required standards
Optimise cleaning and sterilisation procedures to maximise cleanliness standards
Review cleaning and sterilisation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Integrate cleaning and sterilising activities with other systems and processes in the biopharmaceuticals manufacturing facilities
Review cleaning and sterilising activities
Identify improvements that can be made to cleaning and sterilising procedures and equipment
Perform root-cause analysis on contamination issues resulting from inadequate cleaning and sterilising
Develop follow-up actions to maintain cleanliness and sterility standards across product lines following lapses