One-Day Course
Dr. Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course includes the fundamentals of quality-by-design in the analytical laboratory. The background and basic principles of QbD will be discussed in the context of applications in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The conceptual framework for QbD operation in the analytical laboratory will be discussed in detail with emphasis on critical quality attributes and critical process parameters (CQA, CPP). QbD in experimental program design, data collection and analysis, risk assessment and cause-effect analysis will be highlighted. Building quality in all aspects and phases of analytical laboratory experimentation and processing results in better decisions and more efficient and cost-effective operation. Course participants will be able to immediately use the techniques presented to enhance their effectiveness in all aspects of laboratory operation, experimental design and assay development. Practical applications will be used to demonstrate QbD techniques throughout the course.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Analytical chemists at all levels will benefit from this course. Laboratory supervisors and technical personnel involved in data analysis and reporting will also benefit.
TOPICS
1. Introduction to QbD and General Background
2. Building Quality from the Initial Concept in Experiments and Assays
3. QbD Steps for Optimization of Experimental Programs
4. Critical Quality Attributes (CQA) and Critical Process Parameters (CPP)
5. Data Quality Measures
6. Metrics for Comparisons to Specifications
7. Metrics for Detection of Variables’ Impact on Experiments and Investigation
8. Continuous Improvement Techniques in the Laboratory
9. QbD of Experiments (Design of Experiments): Basics and Motivation
10. Cause-Effect and Risk Assessment Analysis
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Zenaida Otero Gephardt is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ) where she has served as Director of Engineering and Assistant Dean. Dr. Gephardt is also a consultant through Otero Keil Associates. Her research focuses on optimization, development and mathematical modeling of chemical processes and laboratory techniques. She has developed statistical models and experimental designs for a wide range of chemical processes including high pressure, supercritical systems, multi-phase systems and aquaculture applications. Dr. Gephardt has worked with a wide range of system scales ranging from bench scale laboratory systems to large-scale industrial applications. Dr. Gephardt has over 20 years’ experience in analysis and optimization applications in the chemical process industry. She teaches on-site courses for industry and provides analysis and experimental design support. Dr. Gephardt holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware and is a registeredProfessional Engineer in Delaware and a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
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