Charles River Laboratories International Inc.

08/22/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/22/2024 13:35

The Importance of Microbial Identification

New podcast from Microrite, Inc. explores the challenges of contamination control in the life science industry

Microrite, Inc. is a longstanding GMP consulting firm that provides clients with a comprehensive approach and unparalleled expertise in the areas of facilities, validation, microbiology, quality assurance, and quality control. At Microrite, they believe that learning from the experience of our peers is the best way to enhance our knowledge. That's why they launched a new podcast series to discuss the challenges of contamination control in today's life science industry.

In their very first podcast, founder and CEO Ziva Abraham and CRL's Global Technical Services Manager Christian Scheuermann discuss ineffective CAPAs due to errors in microbial identification. They uncover different factors that could be costing manufacturers time and money, along with the importance of an accurate Microbial ID Library and tracking and trending.

Ziva is an international consultant and world-renowned microbiologist and mycologist who runs her consulting company, Microrite, to provide contamination control consultation services and clean room smoke studies for customers across the globe. She is passionate about helping customers implement a proper contamination control strategy and is an advocate for Accugenix Microbial ID Services as a solution provider.

Micayla Hill is part of the Microbial Solutions Team at Charles River Laboratories.