Katelyn Francisco
Sherman Oaks
Summary
Senior lab analyst and team leader with expertise in chemical analysis and quality control. Demonstrated success in leading and training laboratory staff, coordinating workflows, and resolving technical issues. Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve production and quality goals. Committed to continuous improvement and process optimization in high-demand manufacturing settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. Lab Analyst
Moses Lake Industries
Mesa
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Updated standard operating procedures and developed comprehensive work instructions.
- Maintained and troubleshot analytical instruments and documented new procedures.
- Conducted instrument qualifications and analyzed data using JMP software.
- Collaborated with product teams to identify inadequate equipment parts and potential contamination.
- Ensured effective communication with production and plant management during high-priority situations.
- Partnered with EHS to revise chemical hygiene standards in SOPs and secure proper PPE.
- Monitored and reported drifting and abnormal trends in data effectively.
Laboratory Team Lead
MGC Pure Chemicals America
Mesa
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed and optimized analytical methods for ICP-MS and related instrumentation to improve data reliability, efficiency, and laboratory throughput.
- Modified and refined analytical parameters, calibration procedures, and sample preparation processes to address instrument performance trends and quality concerns.
- Created and implemented instrument qualification procedures and analytical workflows for new laboratory equipment.
- Built and edited instrument methods within Chromeleon, MassHunter, Metrohm, and related software platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2021
Skills
- Instrument calibration
- Quality control
- Compliance with safety protocols
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team leadership experience
Timeline
SR. Lab Analyst
Moses Lake Industries
05.2025 - 06.2026
Laboratory Team Lead
MGC Pure Chemicals America
03.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Northern Arizona University