Assessment, orientation,
access to preparatory material
and support (virtual)
In Lab Training
Hands-on laboratory work,
practical skills,
interactive case studies
(in person)
Post-training
Assessment and
Action Plan
(virtual)
Networking
Making new connections.
Follow-up
Program Impact
Survey
(virtual)
Total: 40h
Biomanufacturing Learning Pathway
mRNA and mRNA-LNPManufacturingmRNA and mRNA-LNP Process Focus
This training is intended for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of industry standards, regulated manufacturing environments and mRNA/mRNA-LNP production workflow from upstream to fill and finish.
01Apply for ENGAGE Training Credits on the BioHubNet Training PlatformIf you are not already enrolled in the BioHubNet ENGAGE program
02Request to Enroll on the Training Platform under the Training Marketplace (under special programs)
Travel & accommodation support
Available for eligible participants travelling to a CASTL training site.
Assessment & instructor support
Instructor-led assessment of practical skills, plus knowledge checks for the on-demand components.
01 — Schedule
3-day training agenda
Day 1 — mRNA Intro & Cleanroom Foundations
Introduction to mRNA manufacturing
Contamination control and cleanroom classification
Grade C gowning
Buffer preparation
Day 2 — Transcription & Aseptic Processing
mRNA manufacturing: linearization, transcription, and capping
Aseptic techniques
UF/DF in mRNA manufacturing
Day 3 — Purification, LNP & Fill-Finish
Chromatography in mRNA manufacturing
LNP encapsulation
Fill and finish
02 — Learning Outcomes
What you will be able to do
GMP/GDP
GMP & GDP Foundations
Apply foundational GMP and GDP concepts in a controlled training environment, and apply ALCOA+ principles to documentation and activity recording during practical exercises.
Contamination
Contamination Control
Demonstrate contamination control behaviours aligned to cleanroom expectations and overall contamination risk awareness.
Cleanroom
Buffer Preparation in Pilot Scale
Prepare buffers and solutions following a GDP-aligned workflow discipline in a GMP-simulated environment.
Workflow
GDP Workflow Discipline
Follow a GDP-aligned workflow discipline across practical exercises in a GMP-simulated environment.
Aseptic
Aseptic Practices
Demonstrate foundational aseptic practices and contamination risk awareness when working with open systems.
Process Flow
Upstream to Fill-Finish
Describe and contextualize upstream, downstream, and fill-finish stages within the overall mRNA process flow.
03 — Pre-Requisites
Mandatory on-demand courses before arrival
Course access provided upon acceptance.
Regulatory
Introduction to GMP & QA/QC
Overview of Good Manufacturing Practice and the quality assurance and quality control functions governing biomanufacturing.
Lectures
Preparatory Lectures
Establish shared technical context and improve safety, readiness, and facility familiarity.