Rutika Naik
About Rutika Naik
Ritika Naik is a Senior Variant Analyst at Pieriandx, with a strong background in microbiology and biotechnology. She has held various research and academic positions in India before relocating to the United States.
Current Role at PierianDx
Ritika Naik serves as a Senior Variant Analyst at PierianDx, a role she has held since 2018. In this position, she focuses on analyzing genetic variants to support precision medicine initiatives. Her work contributes to the development of diagnostic tools that assist healthcare professionals in making informed decisions based on genetic information. PierianDx is located in Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States.
Previous Experience in Research
Ritika Naik has extensive experience in research roles across various institutions. She worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune for six months in 2018. Prior to that, she was a Research Associate at the National Chemical Laboratory for three months in 2016. Additionally, she served as a Junior Research Fellow at the National Center for Cell Science from 2010 to 2012 and later as a Senior Research Fellow from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background
Ritika Naik holds a Doctorate in Philosophy, specializing in Biotechnology, Biology, and Philosophy, which she obtained from the National Center for Cell Sciences between 2010 and 2015. She completed her Master's degree in Microbiology at the Department of Technology, Savitribai Phule Pune University from 2007 to 2009. Earlier, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from Ryk College Nashik from 2004 to 2007.
Teaching Experience
Ritika Naik has experience in academia as well. She worked as a Lecturer at Spicer Memorial College for seven months in 2009 to 2010. In this role, she contributed to the education of students in her field, sharing her knowledge and expertise in microbiology.