Microbiology Lab

The Microbiology lab at Norwich is equipped to perform a variety of microbiological services to support the pharmaceutical, biotech and consumer product fields. The ELAP-certified Microbiology laboratory also performs periodic monitoring of the manufacturing environment and plant utilities. In addition to the services listed below, the micro lab conducts investigations and provides sampling, training, identifications, validation and method development / transfer services.

Designed to meet the critical needs of the pharmaceutical industry:

• Raw material and finished product testing
• Method development, transfer, and validation
• Baceteria / Yeast / Fungal ID
• Microbial limits testing (for USP and EP requirements)
• Cleaning validation and environmental monitoring
• Sterile product testing: Autoturb, Biolog and Bioluminescence
• Identification and product screening using Steri-Screen
• Routine monitoring of water systems
• Controlled Substance capable