Laboratory Equipment Validation and Qualification

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Course Fee

$1650.00 Regular Registration

$1450.00 Early Bird Pricing (Register 30 Days in Advance)

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Course Description

A large variety of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, ranging from a simple apparatus to complex computerized systems, are used in the pharmaceutical industry to acquire data that will ensure that products meet their specifications.



This course will provide an in-depth understanding of how to meet FDA expectations regarding equipment validation and qualification in the analytical laboratory. Requirement from several sources (USP, PhEur, and JP) will be referenced and the similarities and differences will discussed. It also will discuss in detail the necessary time, applicability, and activities associated with analytical instrument qualification through the whole system lifecycle – from design, installation, operation and performance qualifications to PM and removal from service.


This course is designed for those who perform, supervise, manage, audit, or oversee the validation of test methods in labs that support cGMP, GLP, and other manufacturing operations. This includes, but is not limited to, professionals in Analytical Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Validation groups. The course will also benefit those in other departments who find test method validation among their responsibilities.

Who Should Attend

This 10-hour course is for analysts and compliance professionals in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and biologics industries whose responsibilities include management, supervision, and execution of laboratory equipment qualification programs.

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  • Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this course you will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of FDA expectations regarding the validation and qualification of laboratory equipment and the know-how necessary to plan and execute effective and compliant lab equipment qualification (EQ) programs. You will also understand why laboratory equipment validation and qualification are significant as a foundational step for overall system sustainability, and why EQ is the necessary first step when initiating validation of analytical methods.

  • Agenda


    Section 1: Introduction

    • Components of Data Quality
    • Quality Control Check Samples
    • System Suitability Test
    • Analytical Method Validation
    • Laboratory Equipment Validation and Qualification

    Section 2: Laboratory Equipment Validation and Qualification Process

    • User requirements specification (URS)
    • Qualification activities
    • Design Qualification (DQ)
    • Installation Qualification (IQ)
    • Operational Qualification (OQ)
    • Performance Qualification (PQ) and/or User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
    • Strategies for Validation of Computerized Lab Equipment

    Section 3: Discussion of Roles and Responsibilities

    • Users
    • Quality Unit
    • Manufacturers and Suppliers

    Section 4: Software Validation

    • Instrument Control
    • Data Acquisition
    • Processing Software

    Section 5: Change Control

    • Changes to qualified instruments
    • Implementation of changes
    • Change Control Process
    • Assessment
    • Execution
    • Documentation
    • Approval

    Section 6: Laboratory Equipment Validation and Qualification Documentation/Creation

    • Laboratory equipment validation and qualification - where to begin
    • SOP for Laboratory Equipment Validation and Qualification
    • Protocols each for IQ, OQ, PQ

    Section 7: Equipment (Instrument) Categories

    • Current trends in compliance issues noted with equipment

  • Testimonials

    "I liked the small class size and very knowledgeable course director.  The course was much better than others I've taken."

    Sandeep S., Principal Scientist, CEM Corporation


    "The Course Director was very engaging and knowledgeable, she made it easy to ask questions and explained all the concepts in the course very well."

    Cara M., Technical Support Specialist, Avantor Sciences, UK

Registrant Information:

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