Nick Zampa is a product manager within Waters Chemistry Technology Center. Prior to joining Waters in 2019, Nick previously worked in scientific and engineering roles in the clinical diagnostics and biopharmaceutical industries. He holds a M.S. in Biology and a D. Eng in Engineering Management.
Critical SARS-CoV-2 PCR based diagnostics have not been immune to the supply chain disruptions so common during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the biggest disruption for PCR based testing was RNA extraction kits, enzymes and PCR primers have been affected as well. At Waters, we’ve kept a close eye on the role that high-quality preparative HPLC columns play in the PCR primer and probe supply chain. As we forge ahead through this pandemic and beyond, we will continue to help ensure adequate quality and supply of PCR primers and probes for diagnostics and routine use.