Microbiology for the Non-Microbiologist

USP Microbiology Training

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Fee: Members: $295; Non-Members: $395

Presented by CA Member Eurofins Cosmetics and Personal Care (www.eurofins.com)

This training session introduces microbiological testing concepts, designed specifically for those without a microbiology background.

In this session you will:

  • Gain an understanding of how to perform Total Plate Count and Yeast & Mould Count (USP <61>).
  • Learn the key principles behind testing for specific organisms (USP <60> and <62>)
  • Explore the validation process for microbiological methods.
  • Understand how to interpret the results of microbiological tests (USP <1111>).

This training is ideal for:

  • Quality assurance and regulatory affairs professionals
  • Importers and distributors with limited microbiology expertise
  • Non-microbiological staff seeking to enhance their understanding of microbiological testing

The USP is available at usp.org.

The session includes exercises, a quiz and a Q&A session.
Training Certificates are issued for your records to each individual successfully completing the quiz.
Individual logins are required for each participant to receive a training certificate. Only those electronically registered through the LogMeIn© GoTo Training program will be able to take the quiz and receive a training certificate.

 

About the Trainer

Priya Thakor, M.Sc. in General Microbiology

Team Lead, Microbiology

As the Team Lead in Microbiology department at Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal care Inc, I possess over five years of experience in laboratory operations, skilled in a variety of specialized testing methodologies for cosmetics and biopharmaceuticals, including Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing, Microbial Enumeration Testing, and Suitability Testing. In addition to my technical roles, I have had the privilege of serving as a lecturer in microbiology, where I provided mentorship and supervised undergraduate research projects in molecular biology, genetics, virology and immunology. With a combination of scientific expertise and a passion for teaching, I continue to advance the field of microbiology and inspire others in the industry, with the goal of driving progress in microbiological sciences.
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