Training
QC Biological Sciences
Quality in the Lab
Important Acronyms
True or False
(and more)
100

How frequently should you check your training status?

Everyday.

100

What is a biofilm?

A film/layer of bacteria.

100

What does the "H" in HPLC stand for? 

Heavy

100

What does SOP sand for?

Standard Operating Procedure. 

100

T or F: A verifier must complete verification by confirming or authenticating someone elses' work through review or inspection?

True

200

What does the first "A" in ALCOA stand for?

Attributable

200

Where does Endotoxin come from?

Gram-Negative bacteria’s outer membrane

200

What is the purpose of a control sample in analytical testing?

To verify the accuracy and precision of the method.

200

What does GMP stand for?

Good Manufacturing Practice. 

200

T or F: Under no circumstances may GMP data be recorded before the corresponding step is performed? 

True.

300

What does the "D" in DMAIC stand for?

Define

300

What is the contact time of sterahol?

1 minute

300

What is the name of the device used to determine pH?

pH meter

300

What does OOS stand for?

Out of Specification.

300

T of F: Email can record GMP data?

False

400

What is the purpose of Pfizer’s Training Waiver Form

The form is used to document justified exceptions to training requirements.

400

How many Raw Material intakes do we average in Andover every year?

350

400

To verify the accuracy and precision of the method?

Antigen or antibody

400

What is a SMART goal?

Specific, measurable achievable, realistic, and time bound.

400

During what parts of the drug development life cycle are stability studies required?

All.

500

What is the digital documentation system used by pharm-sci quality to digitally track and access batch records?

GDMS

500

How many active raw material parts are there?

192

500

Which analytical technique is most commonly used to determine protein concentration? 

Spectroscopy

500

What does "SME" mean in relation to the experienced person with knowledge of a specific subject that is under study?

Subject Matter Expert.

500

What happens if a stability annual batch fails testing during the study?

Assay failures or OOS results must be investigated by the lab and reported to the applicable health authorities.