Fractional R&D Support

I provide research and development services on a flexible, as-needed basis — giving you the expertise you need without the commitment of a full-time hire.

Fractional means two things:

  1. Flexible time commitment – Hire me for short-term sprints, longer-term collaborations, or anything in between.

  2. Flexible scope – I can take on full projects from concept to completion, or handle smaller, targeted pieces of your R&D needs.

Lab Research & Experimental Design

With a strong foundation in research biology, I design and execute experiments across multiple subfields.

    • Designing experiments from scratch based on your research goals.

    • Refining existing experiment designs for clarity, accuracy, or efficiency.

    • Executing experiments with rigorous methodology, meticulous documentation, and detailed analysis.

    • Collaborating with your in-house team to integrate research findings into product development.

    • Cell biology

    • Molecular biology

    • Ecology

    • Entomology

    • Biomechanics

    • Fermentation

Prototyping & Product Development

I help transform ideas into functional, testable prototypes — working in your facility, a makerspace, or any equipped workspace.

    • Design prototypes from a vague brief, a rough sketch, or an early-stage design.

    • Refine existing prototypes to improve functionality, usability, or manufacturability.

    • Create 3D designs using parametric CAD software.

    • Build and test prototypes.

    • 3D printing

    • Laser cutting

    • Microcontrollers

    • Electronics

    • Practical fabrication

Interdisciplinary Consulting

Complex projects often require crossing disciplinary boundaries. I specialize in bridging those gaps by:

Helping teams communicate effectively across different technical domains.
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Advising on designs, products, or experiments that combine biology, engineering, and design thinking.
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Identifying innovative solutions by integrating ideas from multiple fields.

Adaptable Project Support

Not every project fits neatly into a category. I bring adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving skills to a wide range of challenges.

If you’re not sure exactly what you need, we can brainstorm together to identify the most effective way forward.

Think No Strings R&D might be a fit for your project?

Contact Me!