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Ritika is spending her summer as a Research and Development Intern at Pfizer, one of the world\u2019s premier biopharmaceutical companies committed to delivering breakthroughs that improve patients\u2019 lives. Ritika is part of the QIDO team (Quality, Informatics, and Data Operations), which plays a critical role in ensuring quality and maintaining data integrity within Pfizer\u2019s research and development efforts, particularly in bioanalytical laboratories. She is applying her background in computer science and bioinformatics to support informatics initiatives that enhance data workflows, automation, and quality assurance. 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