IC Nitrite Analysis: Streamlined Workflows for Reliable Quantification

Ion Chromatography (IC) is a critical analytical technique for ensuring drug product safety through accurate and reliable nitrite analysis. This webinar explores how IC is applied across pharmaceutical workflows to quantify nitrite in water, excipients, and finished drug products—supporting effective monitoring and control of nitrosamine impurity risk during manufacturing and storage.

Attendees will learn how streamlined IC workflows, combined with conductivity, UV-Vis, and mass spectrometry detection, enable sensitive and robust nitrite quantification. The session highlights analytical capabilities, best practices, and practical considerations for implementing IC methods that enhance data confidence, support regulatory compliance, and improve overall product quality.

Presenter: Chanakya Thaker (Product Applications Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)

Chanakya Thaker is a Product Applications Scientist within the IC/SP Applications Development team at the Ion Chromatography and Sample Preparation (ICSP) Business Unit, based in Mumbai, India.

With over 15 years of extensive experience in Ion Chromatography (IC) and Sample Preparation (SP), Chanakya brings deep technical expertise and leadership to his role. He began his career with Dionex, which later became part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, as an Applications Specialist. Over the years, he has successfully advanced into roles that include managing applications teams and overseeing laboratory operations for the IC/SP portfolio at the Center of Excellence in Mumbai.

He holds a Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Mumbai and an MBA in Marketing from ITM Vocational University, Vadodara. In recognition of his contributions to life sciences, he has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Life Sciences by the CCU Institute, Florida.

Chanakya is passionate about advancing analytical technologies, mentoring teams, and driving customer success through innovative solutions. His work continues to support Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Moderator: Lizzie Gallagher Cagney (Vertical Marketing Manager, Pharma and BioPharma, Thermo Fisher Scientific)