— Consulting
Analytical method development and troubleshooting, on your timeline.
Who I work with
Pharma and CRO QC teams
Small pharma companies and contract research organizations navigating method development, transfer, or validation for regulatory submission. Typical engagement: method validation planning and review, or troubleshooting a failing method before audit.
Independent cosmetic brands
Indie cosmetic brands that need independent analytical testing, CoA review, or help establishing in-house QC. Typical engagement: setting up a stability testing protocol or verifying a supplier's analytical claims.
Analytical labs
Labs developing HPLC, LC-MS, or SPME methods for novel matrices or regulatory purposes. Typical engagement: method development from sample prep through full validation, with written protocol and training handoff.
How engagements work
Bronze
$400–$800
Single-question consulting. A focused review of one method, one problem, or one document.
- One 60-minute technical call
- Written summary with recommendations
- One follow-up question by email
Teams that need a second opinion, not a full engagement.
Silver
$2,000–$4,000
A defined project with clear deliverables. Method development support, validation planning, or troubleshooting a persistent problem.
- Discovery call to scope the work
- Up to 10 hours of project work
- Written report or protocol deliverable
- Two weeks of email support after delivery
Small labs and indie brands with a specific method challenge.
Gold
$4,000–$8,000 / month
Ongoing analytical support. Monthly retainer for teams that need a reliable technical resource without a full-time hire.
- Up to 20 hours per month
- Unlimited email support
- Quarterly method review
- Priority scheduling
Growing pharma and cosmetic brands building out their analytical infrastructure.
The process
01
Discovery
A 30-minute call to understand your problem, your timeline, and whether I can help. No charge.
02
Scope
I send a written scope of work with deliverables, timeline, and fee. You approve or we adjust.
03
Execution
I do the work. You get regular updates. If something changes, we talk before it becomes a problem.
04
Handoff
Deliverables, written summary, and a handoff call. I stay available by email for 2 weeks after.
Selected past projects
90% solvent reduction in a reversed-phase HPLC method, saving an estimated $50K per year in solvent costs.
DECIEM
Method transfer from R&D to QC completed in 6 weeks, including full validation package for regulatory submission.
Small pharma CRO (anonymous)
LC-MS method developed for a novel botanical extract with no existing reference standards, from sample prep through validation.
Natural products lab (anonymous)
Start with a conversation.
Most projects start with a 30-minute discovery call. I'll tell you honestly whether I can help, what it would involve, and what it would cost. No obligation.