Maintaining cleanrooms in a validated state
August 17, 2023 Shelley Preslar
In this Manufacturing Chemist article by Shelley Preslar, President and COO of Azzur Training Center, you will understand the fundamental concepts of maintaining a validated cleanroom, including proper cleaning techniques and overcoming personnel issues.
“Once your cleanroom is built, balanced and validated, it is crucial to keep that environment clean. The process begins with personnel following the appropriate gowning procedures before entering the space.”- Shelley Preslar, President and COO of Azzur Training Center
Read the full article featured on Manufacturing Chemist to learn more about how proper cleaning techniques and adequate training for personnel are essential for maintaining a validated cleanroom.
Shelley Preslar
Shelley Preslar is President and COO of Azzur Training Center (ATC) and has been an integral part of Azzur Group’s growth since 2014. Prior to founding ATC, Shelley was the founder and managing partner of Azzur’s Raleigh-based consulting office, specializing in delivering professional services to the vibrant life sciences industry in the Southeastern U.S.
Shelley has more than 25 years of FDA-regulated industry experience that includes time spent in both operating companies and consulting companies. She currently serves in several positions with Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), and the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE). Most recently, Shelley was co-chair on two PDA technical documents related to aseptic processing and isolator design published in 2020.
Shelley holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Masters of Business Administration in Global Management from the University of Phoenix. She is also a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps.
On a personal note, Shelley’s hobbies include painting, crocheting and dancing. She also enjoys spending time with her husband of 26 years, her four children, four grandchildren, and four dogs.