James Polarine MA STERIS

Jim has three decades of experience in cleaning, disinfection, microbial excursions and disinfectant validation and testing. He holds a master’s degree in biology.  Prior to joining STERIS Life Sciences, Jim worked as a Clinical Research Manager with the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, MO and as a biology and microbiology instructor at the University of Illinois. A member of STERIS Life Sciences team for the past 25 years, Jim’s current technical focus is on microbial control in cleanrooms and other critical environments. He conducts on-site training, webinars and high-level technical support for Customers in the biopharmaceutical industry. As a 2019 Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) Michael S. Korczynski Award recipient, Jim was recognized for his contributions toward the development of PDA's international activities. He has given lectures around the globe on issues related to cleaning and disinfection, microbial control in cleanrooms and validation of disinfectants. Jim is on the PDA Scientific Advisory Board, the PDA Chapter Council Chair, and the IEST President Elect. Jim is the chairperson the PDA Technical Report #70 updates and the USP <1072> commenting for the PDA. Jim is the President Elect for IEST.