Introduction to Downstream Processing Operations

Overview

This introductory course in NIBRT is designed to deliver an introduction to the typical downstream operations used in a biopharmaceutical production process. This course includes both hands-on practical and lecture components covering topics such as harvest, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, viral clearance and chromatography.

During this course trainees will be introduced to the basics of filtration and chromatography in a theory session before building on this knowledge and performing these operations using a practical component.

Key topics covered

  • An overview of the key stainless steel and single use downstream processing unit operations of biopharmaceutical manufacture.
  • Fundamentals of downstream processing for product recovery.
  • Introduction to harvest technologies.
  • Introduction to chromatography & column packing.
  • Buffer preparation and inline dilution.
  • Introduction to ultrafiltration/diafiltration.
  • Introduction to viral clearance technologies.
  • Introduction to filter Integrity testing.

 

 

 

 

Who should attend

This course is suitable for operators, technical staff, new hires, job seekers, sales staff and managers wishing to increase their knowledge of the downstream operations of a biopharmaceutical manufacturing process.

What do Attendees Obtain on Completion?

A MCQ quiz will be taken at the end of the course. Attendees will receive results and a certificate of completion.

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Introduction to Downstream Processing Operations

€995.00 – €2,985.00

2 - Downstream Processing Operations

Course Format

Onsite training at NIBRT

August and December version:
2 mornings online theory and 2 days NIBRT onsite practicals.
The full course of online theory and practicals can be taken or there is an option to take the online lectures only.  

September version:
3 full days onsite training at NIBRT facility  

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Dates & Price

Dates:
  • Course 1
    06/08/2025 - 07/08/2025

    Online Course Only (practical sessions 13 -14 August NOT included)

    €995.00

    4 Places Remaining

  • Course 2
    06/08/2024 - 14/08/2025

    Full course: 06 – 07 August Online and 13 – 14 August Onsite at NIBRT

    €2,985.00

    8 Places Remaining

  • Course 3
    24/09/2025 - 26/09/2025

    NIBRT Onsite Course

    €2,985.00

    2 Places Remaining

  • Course 4
    04/12/2025 - 05/12/2025

    Online Course Only (practical sessions 10 -11 December NOT included)

    €995.00

    4 Places Remaining

  • Course 5
    04/12/2025 - 11/12/2025

    Full course: 04 – 05 December Online and 10 – 11 December Onsite at NIBRT

    €2,985.00

    8 Places Remaining

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