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Tim Andrews

Team Lead and Study Director – Chemistry

TÜV SÜD, New Brighton, MN

Expert in Extractables and Leachables (E&L), ISO 10993, ISO 17025, Chemical Characterization, and Analytical Chemistry

 

 

Meet Tim Andrews

Tim Andrews brings a decade of expertise in extractables and leachables (E&L) analysis and chemical characterization to TÜV SÜD’s medical device testing center of excellence in New Brighton, MN. As the Chemistry Team Lead and Study Director, Tim has been instrumental in launching and growing the Chemical Characterization lab, a fully operational ISO 17025-accredited facility that complies with the stringent requirements of ISO 10993 standards. Before joining TÜV SÜD, Tim held multiple roles within the medical device and pharmaceutical testing industries, gaining experience in contract research organizations, large medical device manufacturers, and specialty chemical labs. His academic foundation includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and a master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. Tim’s strong leadership and technical expertise have helped shape a laboratory renowned for its scientific integrity, high-quality results, and exceptional client-centric approach. 

 

As a Team Lead, I take great pride in the work we do, not just in the technical excellence of our testing, but in what it ultimately supports: patient safety. Every report we generate and every collaboration we foster with our sponsors are driven by the knowledge that the quality of our work impacts real lives. Because of this, my focus has always been on building a team culture grounded in scientific rigor, continuous improvement, and transparent communication. That foundation enables us to deliver accurate, defensible chemical data, but our mission extends well beyond the lab. We partner closely with sponsors, helping them navigate the complexities of the chemical characterization landscape to bring safe, effective medical devices to market. A deep sense of responsibility drives everything we do, and it's that shared commitment to patient safety that motivates me and my team every day.

Tim Andrews

Team Lead and Study Director – Chemistry

Areas of Expertise

  • Extractables & Leachables (E&L) Testing
  • ISO 10993 Compliance & Strategy
  • ISO 17025 Laboratory Accreditation
  • Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography (LC-MS, GC-MS)
  • Analytical Method Development & Validation
  • Technical Leadership & Lab Operations

How Tim Supports Your Success

  • Advancing Testing Standards Through Technical Participation

Tim contributes to scientific meetings and technical working groups focused on extractables and leachables testing. His active involvement enables TÜV SÜD to maintain testing practices that are scientifically robust and aligned with ISO 10993 guidance, ultimately supporting the development of safer medical devices and better patient outcomes.

  • Expertise in Evolving Regulatory Standards

Tim shapes testing programs that align with the latest ISO 10993 guidance and supports clients in navigating complex global compliance requirements.

  • Scientific Precision Meets Regulatory Insight

Tim and his team apply hands-on analytical chemistry expertise alongside a strong grasp of regulatory expectations to support the generation of high-integrity data. Their collaborative approach helps ensure that testing is scientifically robust and aligned with industry standards, contributing to the development of medical devices with a focus on patient safety.

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