Carl Patterson

Carl Patterson
Carl Patterson is a seasoned Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Aseptic Processing, and Quality Assurance Professional who is based in San Diego, California. As soon as he discovered the importance of biotechnology in the area, he was inspired to enter the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. However, his avid interest in all things biology, microbiology, and biochemistry officially began when he served in the U.S. Army as a Preventative Medicine Specialist and a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
To date, Carl has now garnered over two decades’ worth of extensive hands-on expertise. Currently, he is the Chief Consultant of his very own consultant business called aseptic-process.net, where he specializes in the aseptic processing of pharmaceutical products in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Recently, he is in the process of creating webinars so he can share pertinent information about pharmaceutical manufacturing from a microbiological perspective.
Furthermore, Carl holds various degrees and certifications, including an M.S. in Biomedical Quality Systems from San Diego State University, a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Texas, and Specialized Certificates in QA/QC & Biotechnology from UCSD.
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Aseptic Processing and Techniques 101
Many of the drug products manufactured for use are injected into our bodies. By avoiding our first line of defense against infection, any possible source of infection can wreak havoc on our immune systems. In order in insure our... -
Regulatory and Testing Requirements of the Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET) or LAL Program
Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET) is a vital safety requirement in the current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations for finished pharmaceuticals and the medical device quality system regulations. A solid grasp of the concept of this critical release assay, its... -
Objectionable Microorganisms in Biopharmaceutical Production – Identification and Risk Mitigation
Objectionable microorganisms associated with a medical device or pharmaceutical product can cause a serious illness to a patient. By testing and identifying these mircoorganisms early in the manufacturing processes, controls can be put into place to prevent harm to... -
GMP Audits – Tools and Techniques
Because of the extreme criticality of GMP audits and the potential consequences, many pharmaceutical manufacturers have adopted a program of internal and external GMP audits in order to find and correct areas where sites are not in full compliance... -
Writing Effective SOPs for QMS
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a critical ingredient in an effective and efficient Quality Management System.Well written SOPs send a message to the FDA and Notified Bodies that your QMS is complete, accurate, and followed. More importantly,well written SOPs... -
Environmental Monitoring Investigation Techniques for Effective Contamination Control
This webinar will provide an overview of environmental monitoring and provide aspects of contamination control. Environmental monitoring is the method by which clean rooms are known to maintain a certain level of cleanliness. The methods by which clean rooms... -
Monitoring and Validation of Pharmaceutical Water Systems
This webinar will discuss the FDA requirements for design, validation and monitoring of pharmaceutical water systems. There are many different types of pharmaceutical waters and each must be fit for its intended use. Pharma water must be controlled for... -
Effective Pharmaceutical GMP Audits and Self-Inspections
Regulators expect audits and self-inspections of the manufacturer to assure the quality of its own operations and those of its suppliers and contractors via repeated audits. FDA and other regulators have contributed to and endorsed ICH Q10, Pharmaceutical Quality... -
USP <1224> Transferring the Method to meet Regulatory Expectations
When transferring validated methods between laboratories and sites, their validated states must be maintained to safeguard the exact consistent results in the receiving laboratory. The critical points of USP <1224> are very specific on the requirements for technology transfer... -
Auditing for Microbiological Aspects in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
The seminar provides a comprehensive overview of auditing for microbiological aspects of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The use of cleanrooms to manufacture drug products has been done for years. Microbiological aspects of manufacturing have been incorporated into the manufacturing... -
Effective Pharmaceutical GMP Audits and Self-Inspections
Regulators expect audits and self-inspections of the manufacturer to assure the quality of its own operations and those of its suppliers and contractors via repeated audits. FDA and other regulators have contributed to and endorsed ICH Q10, Pharmaceutical Quality... -
Sterilization of Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Devices
This topic will discuss the methods of sterilization to be used on medical devices and pharmaceutical products. Understanding the regulations pertaining to sterilization of products will help to decide with method to use for your product. The advantages and...