Course Overview
Domain
Food, Chemical and Biotechnology
Format
Short Course
Duration
3 days
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Reliable microbial testing methods play a fundamental role in safeguarding food and water safety, environmental monitoring and ensuring quality control in pharmaceuticals.
This course aims to equip professionals across diverse sectors with updated knowledge and hands-on learning opportunities involving microbiological, mass spectrometric and genomic methods for microbial testing.
Over three days, you will gain practical lab-based training in fundamental microbiological testing techniques that comply with both international and local testing benchmarks. The course covers conventional microbiological methods such as culturing, gram-staining and microscopy. Additionally, it includes molecular techniques such as PCR, which is routinely used to maintain rigorous safety standards in various industries.
Beyond foundational techniques, the course introduces you to advanced genomic and bioanalytical methodologies essential for meeting stringent standards mandated by professional bodies. You will have hands-on opportunities to learn and experience microbial enumeration and classification using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry (MS) and Oxford Nanopore Sequencing.
Ultimately, this course aims to hone the skills of practitioners in cutting-edge microbiological and genomic techniques, crucial for robust microbial testing. It plays a vital role in nurturing a resilient workforce dedicated to upholding public health.
Who Should Attend
- Professionals working in food industry (Food manufacturing and food safety)
- Professionals from third party test laboratories
- Quality control professionals in pharmaceutical industry
- Agencies and authorities working in food and environmental safety
- Professionals working in roles related to microbial-related laboratory courses at tertiary institutions
Prerequisites
- Basic microbiology and molecular biology lab skills
What You Will Learn
Microbiological methods to meet microbial testing standards (FDA-BAM, ISO standards, APHA and USP-NF methods)
- Aseptic practices
- Microbiological techniques
- Selective and differential microbiological procedures
Biochemical methods to meet microbial testing standards (FDA-BAM, ISO standards, APHA and USP-NF methods)
- Biochemical and serological methods
Molecular techniques for microbiological identification
- Detection using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Advanced bioanalytics for microbiology profiling
- Bruker MALDI-TOF MS
Advanced genomic methods for microbiological profiling
- Oxford Nanopore Sequencing
Teaching Team
Joy Pang Yan Ling
Associate Professor, Food, Chemical and Biotechnology, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Ryan Tay Hong Soon
Associate Professor, Food, Chemical and Biotechnology, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Ng Chow Goon
Senior Professional Officer, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | 19 – 21 June 2024 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Assessment Plan
Assessment Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$ 3,815.00
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$ 1,144.50 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$ 444.50 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$ 1,144.50 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$ 3,815.00 |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
