Katie Pederson

Katie Pederson is a skilled research professional with extensive experience in plant pathology and chemistry, currently serving as a Research Assistant at Ball Horticultural Company since October 2018. This role involves utilizing organic chemistry procedures and HPLC equipment to extract and analyze phytochemicals, as well as teaching laboratory skills to students. Previous positions include a Laboratory Assistant at Valent BioSciences, where agriculture-related experiments were designed and executed, and a Pathology Laboratory Support Technician at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, which involved maintaining specimen flow in a fast-paced environment. Katie Pederson has also contributed to medical documentation as a Medical Scribe with ScribeAmerica, and has held various roles in education, laboratory support, and animal care, following the completion of a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wheaton College in 2013.