Katherine Bearden

Katherine Bearden is an experienced professional in environmental health and safety management with a strong background in laboratory operations and scientific research. Currently serving as EH&S Manager at Saildrone Inc, Katherine previously held the position of EH&S Laboratory Operations Manager at SmartLabs, overseeing compliance with waste management regulations and conducting safety training. Katherine's experience includes roles as Lab Manager and Research Associate at Abalone Bio, Science Laboratory and Hazardous Chemical Coordinator at Clatsop Community College, and Senior Site Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Katherine holds a Master of Science in Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Rhode Island.