A Practical Approach for Test Method Development, Validation, and Measurement Uncertainty (LAPTOP REQUIRED)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM · 4 hr. (America/Chicago)
Short Course Office - Room 211
Short Course
Professional Development

Information

Test method development is a systematic, iterative process to ensure analytical methods are scientifically sound. Once developed, methods undergo rigorous validation to confirm they are reliable, reproducible, and suitable for their intended purpose. A validated method must consistently produce accurate and precise results within set performance limits.

In regulated environments, validated methods support compliance decisions, guided by decision rules—criteria that determine if results meet specifications. These decisions must account for measurement uncertainty, which defines confidence in reported values and establishes statistical result boundaries.

This course introduces participants to two method validation processes, exploring their applications, strengths, and regulatory considerations. It also covers approaches for estimating measurement uncertainty, essential for regulatory compliance.

Participants will learn about a harmonized, guided validation pathway integrated with a digital platform for uncertainty determination. This tool automates expanded uncertainty calculations using key validation parameters, offering a streamlined, compliant process from development to reporting.

The course goes beyond theory, equipping attendees with practical tools and methods ready for immediate use in laboratory settings.
Day of Week
Tuesday
Session Number
SC-7379
Application
Life Sciences
Methodology
Data Analysis
Primary Focus
Application
Morning or Afternoon
Morning

Short Course Information

Course Level
Intermediate
Duration
Half Day Course
Learning Objective
Participants will *review basic requirements for method verification and method validation *learn where and when to pivot when validation studies appears to go awry *learn where and when to modify existing methods *understand the differences between meaurement bias and measurement uncertainty *dentify critical Type A and TYpe B contributions to MU *review traditional methods to calculate MU *be provided a living methodology/ workbook for Method Validation and interface with MU calculator
Course Outline
Computer Recommended This course is not simply a reiteration of requirements, it is a review of critical parameters interfaced with practical tools that will be immediately applicable to laboratory employment.
Target Audience
Method development experience Method verification and validation experience Understanding basis of Measurement Uncertainty
Early Fee (before Jan 29, 2026)
$450.00
Full Fee (after Jan 29, 2026)
$550.00

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