Contract research & method development
Contract research & method development
Bespoke testing strategies, microbiological method development and test systems tailored to practical applications when standard methods are not enough.
Individual requirements
When standard methods are not enough
Not every microbiological question can be answered using an existing standardised test method. Products, materials, equipment, active substances and technical processes often require specific approaches to sample preparation, experimental setup, test organisms, contact times or data analysis.
At our microbiological laboratory, we support companies in developing suitable approaches to microbiological investigations. We combine extensive laboratory experience with scientific expertise, practical advice and flexible experimental planning.
The aim is a scientifically sound testing strategy that is technically feasible and tailored to the specific question. Depending on the project, this may range from an initial feasibility assessment and method development to screening studies and the delivery of individually designed investigations.
Project process
From your question to a testing strategy
Each project begins with a scientific assessment of the question. A suitable investigative approach is then developed and agreed with you.
Understand the question
Clarifying the testing objective, sample type, application, target organisms and required reporting format together.
Assess feasibility
Assessing whether a microbiological investigation is appropriate and can provide reliable results.
Develop the test design
Defining the experimental setup, test organisms, sample preparation, conditions, controls and data analysis.
Carry out the investigation
Performing the agreed investigations with clear documentation of the results.
Areas of expertise
Our support for specialised requirements
Contract research addresses questions that are not covered by a standard method or require an existing method to be adapted to the specific project.
Developing suitable investigative approaches
Developing or adapting microbiological testing strategies where existing standards or standard methods cannot be applied directly to the question.
Analytical support during development
Supporting microbiological investigations during the development, optimisation or evaluation of products, materials, formulations or modes of action.
Developing and testing detection approaches
Scientific support for the development, adaptation or assessment of microbiological detection systems and analytical approaches.
Microbiological testing of technical systems
Investigating the microbiological effects, performance or application scenarios of technical systems using an individually agreed experimental design.
Testing beyond standard methods
Addressing specialised requirements where the sample type, target organism, testing objective or reporting format needs to be defined individually.
Scientific assessment before the project starts
Assessing whether and how a microbiological question can be investigated using an appropriate, reproducible method with a reasonable level of effort.
Do you have a specific microbiological question?
We can assess whether and how your question can be investigated using a suitable microbiological testing strategy.