What does CIP mean? CIP stands for Cleaning in Place. In the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, most vessels such as bioreactors are cleaned without being dismantled. Special cleaning solutions are used to remove any residue left after the bioreactor has been…
What is an (M)SDS? (M)SDS stands for (Material) Safety Data Sheet. The "M" has been dropped from modern designations. An SDS describes all of the properties, hazards and safety precautions associated with a chemical. How to search for an (M)SDS…
What does “normal” look like when it comes to process equipment? Troubleshooting process equipment is the core role of Process Engineers at a biopharmaceutical facility. Before you can identify a problem with the equipment, you need to know what “normal”…
The only constant in life is change.” This famous quote from Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, rings true today. Every day ends with a sunset. Depending on where you live, it can be breathtaking. The sun eventually hides behind the mountains for…
As an engineer, it’s important to be able to explain complex concepts to others within your team, as well as those outside of your immediate team. Any activity that you perform as an engineer will require interacting with many different…