Webinar:
A Superhighway to Rapid, Automated Microbial Testing: From Purchase to Routine GMP Use in 6 Months

Date: December 3, 2026

Time: 11 am ET | 5 pm CET

Despite remarkable technological advancements and the development of rapid methods, microbiological quality control (MQC) remains largely dependent on traditional, growth-based methods that have changed little over the past several decades. The Growth Direct^® System bridges this gap by combining automation, microbial autofluorescence-based detection, and AI driven computer vision to deliver rapid, accurate results for routine MQC applications in as little as 12 hrs, including environmental monitoring, bioburden, water testing, and sterility testing. Further, the Growth Direct^® software platform is designed to uphold ALCOA+ data integrity principles, providing robust audit trails, electronic records management, and compliance-ready data handling. 

In this webinar, you will:

• Explore Rapid Micro Biosystems’ proven, modular validation approach, developed in collaboration with pharmaceutical manufacturers and regulatory stakeholders.

• Gain insight into the five key phases of implementation: Installation and Operational Qualification (IOQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), Time-to-Result (TTR), Method Qualification (MQ), and Method Suitability (MS).

• See real-world examples from global manufacturing sites that demonstrate how this structured framework accelerates deployment, streamlines validation activities, and enables successful transition to routine GMP operations.

Presenter:

Johannes Oberdorfer
Senior Manager of Field Applications, Rapid Micro Biosystems

Johannes leads the company’s global Field Applications team, driving the successful implementation of the Growth Direct^® System for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. For the past four years, he and his team have partnered with customers throughout every stage of the implementation journey, providing support before, during, and after deployment of this advanced automated microbiology platform. His primary focus is helping quality control microbiology laboratories accelerate their transformation through automation, innovation, and digitalization enabled by the Growth Direct^® System.

Prior to joining Rapid Micro Biosystems, Johannes spent more than 18 years at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, where he held roles spanning Research & Development, Quality Control, and Microbiology. Throughout his career, he has led the implementation and evaluation of numerous analytical assays, automated workflows, and rapid microbiological methods, gaining deep expertise in modernizing microbiology operations and advancing quality control practices.

Johannes holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biopharmaceutical Process Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Bingen, Germany.

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