Downstream purification support — without hiring full-time.
I help biotech teams get reproducible chromatography results faster through ÄKTA method setup, structured troubleshooting, training, and documentation.
Typical engagements start as a fixed-fee sprint with clear deliverables. Most follow-up can be remote after kickoff.
Services
Packaged offers that are easy to buy, scope, and deliver.
Standardize your platform and get reliable runs faster.
- Method structure + templates (UNICORN)
- Baseline troubleshooting + best-practice run plan
- SOP draft + team training session(s)
For inconsistent peaks, pressure issues, yield collapse, or poor reproducibility.
- Structured root-cause analysis
- Corrected method + “what to watch” checklist
- Next 3 experiments plan (fastest path to stability)
Ongoing support so your team stays unblocked.
- Scheduled support hours + priority response
- Method refinement and troubleshooting
- Monthly summary + recommended next steps
Documentation pack for partner diligence / tech transfer • Column/resin selection guidance • Vendor-neutral system and consumables review
Pricing
Three ways to engage. Click to expand details.
Method Review — $350
Remote, 60 minutes
What’s included
- Review 1–2 chromatograms + key method parameters
- Top likely root causes + prioritized next experiments
- Credited toward a Sprint if booked within 14 days
Rescue / Jumpstart — $3,000–$8,500
1–4 weeks
Method Rescue Sprint (1–2 weeks)
- Root-cause troubleshooting map
- Corrected method + parameter guardrails
- “Next 3 experiments” plan
- Delivery: 1 on-site half-day (MoCo/DC) or 2 remote working sessions
ÄKTA Jumpstart (2–4 weeks)
- UNICORN method templates + run checklist
- Baseline troubleshooting + run plan
- SOP draft + team training session(s)
- Delivery: 1 on-site day (MoCo/DC) + remote follow-through
Add-on: Documentation Pack ($1,250–$3,500)
- SOP finalization + method summary
- Acceptance criteria + troubleshooting guide
- Training checklist + handoff notes
Office Hours Retainers
$1,200–$3,800/month
Starter — $1,200/mo
- Up to 3 hours/month remote
- Email support (1–2 business day response)
- Monthly recommendations summary
Growth — $2,400/mo
- Up to 6 hours/month remote
- Priority response (within 1 business day)
- Method refinement + troubleshooting
Scale — $3,800/mo
- Up to 10 hours (remote + on-site mix)
- Priority response (same day for messages by 1pm ET)
- Includes 1 on-site half-day/month (MoCo/DC) or equivalent remote
- Quarterly process review + roadmap
Hourly / travel
- $275/hr remote
- $325/hr on-site (MoCo/DC)
- Travel outside DC metro: mileage + travel time (quoted up front)
Academic/core facilities: fixed-fee deliverables quotes available for procurement. CDMO-adjacent/GMP-minded teams: Documentation Pack recommended for stronger handoffs.
How it works
A practical process designed for speed and clarity.
30-minute scoping call
Confirm goals, timelines, constraints, and what “done” looks like.
Data + method review
Chromatogram + key parameters → rapid hypothesis-driven diagnosis.
On-site kickoff
Hands-on work for local MoCo/DC teams; remote follow-through after.
Deliverables + training
Your team leaves with methods, SOPs, and a clear operating playbook.
About
Peak Process Consulting provides hands-on, practical support for teams building downstream capability. I focus on reproducibility, method robustness, and clear documentation — the things that turn “we have an instrument” into “we have a reliable process.”
Based in Montgomery County, Maryland. Serving the DC metro area with remote support available.
FAQs
Do you work on-site?
Yes for MoCo/DC teams (kickoffs and hands-on work). Most follow-up can be remote.
Do you only support ÄKTA?
ÄKTA and downstream purification workflows are the core. If it’s method development or troubleshooting, it’s likely a fit.
How fast can we start?
Typically within 1–2 weeks depending on scope and on-site needs.
Do you offer fixed-fee work?
Yes — most projects are packaged as fixed-fee sprints with clear deliverables.
Contact
The fastest way to get started is a quick scoping call.
Book a 30-minute consult
Pick a time that works — you’ll get an instant confirmation.
Prefer email? support@peakprocess.tech
Upload a chromatogram for review
Upload a chromatogram (image/PDF) and include key method settings (flow, buffers, gradient, column/resin, pressures). I’ll respond with the top likely root causes and fastest next experiments.