Nikunj Tanna
Nikunj Tanna is a Principal Scientist at Waters corporation (MA, USA) who is passionate about meeting people, making connections and learning from every conversation. His role at Waters focuses on complete workflow solutions for quantitation of small and large molecules. These end-to-end workflows include automation, novel sample preparation and chromatographic separation approaches, followed by detection using TQ and/or HRMS platforms. As part of his current role, Nikunj collects quantifiable Voice of Customer (VoC) information to inform short-, mid- and long-term research and development.
In his previous role as General Supervisor and Bioanalytical Scientist at Berg LLC (MA, USA), he led a clinical diagnostics team focused on providing PK support for the company’s small molecule drug candidates. He also lead the method development group responsible for developing complex bioanalytical/clinical methods using IP-LC-MS/MS and performing analytical and clinical validation and routine analysis for the company’s protein based prostate cancer biomarker panel.
Nikunj completed his BSc in Biotechnology and MSc in Bioanalytical Sciences at the University of Mumbai (India) and later an MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Northeastern University (MA, USA).
What three things would you take if you were stranded on a desert island?
- A collection of books
- My pantry and kitchen
- A cask of good whiskey
If you weren’t a bioanalyst, what would you be?
- Chef/Restaurant reviewer – I love my food way too much!
What is your favorite city?
- Tokyo and Istanbul (I can’t choose one)
Why have you decided to become a Zone Leader?
Bioanalysis Zone has proved to be an excellent platform for the bioanalytical community and I wanted to do my small part to ensure that we continue to engage, grow and learn together.