The Bio Pilot Plant of UCB BioPharma ensures the scaling-up of fermentation processes of large biological molecules, along with the preparation of clinical batches. Bio-fermentation is extremely complex and requires a combination of Upstream and Downstream processes, several hundreds of In Process Control analyses and strong communication between operators and laboratories. We will explain how a full electronic solution has been put in place, based on Labware LIMS Visual Workflows and the use of a UCB designed App on generic smartphones, to deliver an efficient, paperless, compliant and flexible way to manage all these activities which include:
- Easy and Flexible way to prepare inspection plans and generate sample labels
- Real time management of information on sample collection and sample transfer
- Traceability and control of storage condition of samples
- Real time availability of analytical results for operators through bar code scanning
Eric De Maesschalck & François Delcroix, UCB BioPharma SPRL