OPTIMAL BIOTECH GROUP, LLC
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Providing process measurement solutions
ABOUT US
Optimal Biotech Group, LLC is an authorized manufacturer's sales representative serving the biotechnology and pharmaceutical market for Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. We are proud representatives of Mettler Toledo Process Analytics, Microfluidics, ABER Instruments, Flownamics, HPNE, Magnetrol, Fluid Imaging and ERA.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is simple: we provide measurement solutions as a required asset for your manufacturing process. Too many times we have seen other firms recommend solutions that are not appropriate for the specific client's needs nor factoring in their production schedule as they routinely disrupt manufacturing operations while they perform routine maintenance on a system. That is unacceptable. We won't bring you down in the middle of the day because it is "a better time for us". We work around your production schedule. We strive to make process measurement solutions integrate seamlessly with your Research & Development, pilot, and manufacturing operations so your business can grow. As your partner, when your business grows ours will grow with yours; therefore, we will work hand in hand with you to support your growth.
PROCESS ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENT
METTLER TOLEDO is a leading manufacturer of in-line process analytics equipment. Our portfolio includes Ingold process analytical sensors and Thornton sensors.
Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) | ISM
Digital pH Sensors | InPro 3253i digital pH sensor
Optical dO2 Sensors | InPro 6860i optical dissolved oxygen sensor
CO2 Sensors | InPro 5000i ... more
Conductivity Sensors | UniCond ... more
Ozone Sensors | Dissolved Ozone Sensor pureO3
iSense Software | "the iTunes for ISM Sensors"
Transmitters | M800 Multi-Parameter Transmitter ... more
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer | 6000TOCi ... more
Real-time Bioburden Analyzers | Microbial Detection Analyzer 7000RMS
Single-use Sensors for Bioprocess bags | InSus 307 single-use pH sensor
InSus 607 single-use optical DO2 sensor
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MICROFLUIDICS High-pressure homogenizers
​High shear fluid processors for creating nanoemulsions, uniform particle size reduction, deagglomeration and cell disruption. Our technology delivers outstanding results with the highest shear rates, smallest particle size reduction, tight particle size distributions and highly efficient rupture rates with fewer passes
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Lab Scale | LM10 , M-110P ... more
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Pilot and Production Scale | M-110EH , M815 , M-700
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VIABLE CELL DENSITY & CONCENTRATION
Our technology offers the unique opportunity for real time, accurate measurement and control of biomass concentrations in bioreactors at both laboratory and industrial scale., bringing significant scientific, operational and commercial benefits in terms of cost reduction and improved product quality.
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Cell capacitance sensors | Futura , Futura Pico
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Automated On-Line Sampling Solutions
The Seg-Flow® Automated On-line Sampling System provides multiple bioprocess monitoring and control solutions for improving process performance. The Seg-Flow system’s patented Segmented On-line Sampling™ technology allows rapid and accurate sampling for 8 vessels or process streams and sample delivery to 4 analyzers and/or fraction collectors.
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Multi-unit, sterile automated process sampling | Seg-Flow®
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Manufacturer of Single-Use Assemblies and bioprocess solutions
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LEVEL, FLOW, & VOLUME CONTROLS
Level Controls | Eclipse 706 ... more
Flow Controls | Model F10 , Model F50 ... more
Fluid Imaging - Particle Analysis
FlowCam 8000 | 1μm to 100 μm ... more
FlowCam ALH | Automated Liquid Handling ... more
FlowCam Nano | 300 nm to 100 μm ... more
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OUR TEAM
KELLY CHARNAS
CEO
Over 20 years of experience in the health sciences field
Past positions held were Emergency Room and Forensics Nursing with San Mateo Medical Center. Treatment of patients with trauma, injury and acute-onset symptoms.
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Master's in Nursing
Holy Names University - Oakland, California
Bachelor's of Science, Nursing
University of San Francisco - San Francisco, California
PHIL CHARNAS
VICE PRESIDENT of BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
20+ years of selling fluid processing systems, products, and services such as filtration/separation, control, and instrumentation in the biotechnology industry. Past positions held were Key Account Manager with Ryan Herco Flow Solutions and Regional Sales Manager for Pall Life Sciences San Francisco Bay Area. Internship at North Shore University Hospital - Manhasset, New York Department of Laboratories: Microbiology, Parasitology, Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, Coagulation and Hematology.
Bachelor's of Science, Medical Technology
New York Institute of Technology - Old Westbury, New York
JEREMY A. LEE
Sr. SALES ENGINEER
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Previous position involved working with Genentech Vacaville as a manufacturing technical specialist in Manufacturing Sciences Cell Culture; supported the small scale labs as one of the representatives for the technology transfer processes, involved in the improvement and development of small scale lab operations, processes, and equipment. Also previously supported the Research Technology Group in the Genentech Murine Genetics department as a research assistant, involved with in-vitro fertilization and cryopreservation of genetic models.
Bachelor's of Science, Biochemical Engineering
University of California, Davis - Davis, California
ANDREW JURECKI
SALES ENGINEER
Worked as a process engineer intern with BioMarin's Process Engineering group at Shanbally manufacturing facility in Ireland; a GMP certified facility which produces drugs in compliance with EMA, FDA, South America and Russia.
Started and progressed a project to replace manual valves on all perfusion bioreactors and external cell settlers on the Shanbally manufacturing floor with single use disposable manual valves. Began by completing a cost/time analysis on parts washing and autoclaving reusable manual valves. Worked heavily with upstream manufacturing group and vendors to determine disposable valve integration parameters. Day to day responsibilities included drug recipe modifications and updates, manufacturing floor safety walk downs, root cause analysis troubleshooting of problems identified on manufacturing floor, and worked with automation engineering team to implement changes to DeltaV and PLC based electronic recipe protocol.
B.S. in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - Seattle, WA
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CONTACT
OPTIMAL BIOTECH
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TEL: 650-376-3837
FAX: 866-941-6822
EMAIL: pcharnas@optimalbiotech.com
131 INDUSTRIAL ROAD UNIT #7
BELMONT, CA 94002
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