Tea B. Tanaka

Tea B. Tanaka is a Senior Scientist II at Abbott, bringing extensive technical experience in the Diagnostics industry. They held roles as a Research Scientist II at UIC Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and as Supervisor of Microbiology at Blistex Inc., where they led test method validation efforts and ensured regulatory compliance. With a Molecular Biology degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Biochemistry degree from North Central College, they specialize in test method development, risk management, and technology transfer. In their current position, they coordinate the transfer of diagnostic assay products and oversee compliance with regulatory requirements.