Catherine Sprague
About Catherine Sprague
Catherine Sprague is a Senior Laboratory Coordinator at Instil Bio, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in microbiology and has held positions at California State University, Northridge and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Current Role at Instil Bio
Catherine Sprague holds the position of Senior Laboratory Coordinator at Instil Bio. She has been in this role since 2021. In her capacity, she oversees laboratory operations, ensuring that research protocols are followed and that the laboratory environment is conducive to scientific inquiry. Her experience contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the laboratory's research initiatives.
Previous Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Prior to her current role, Catherine Sprague worked as a Research Associate III in the Cellular Biology QA Department at Thermo Fisher Scientific. She was employed there from 2012 to 2014. In this position, she focused on quality assurance processes related to cellular biology, contributing to the development and maintenance of high standards in laboratory practices.
Research Assistant Role at California State University, Northridge
Catherine Sprague served as a Research Assistant at California State University, Northridge from 2010 to 2012. During her two years in this role, she supported various research projects, assisting faculty and students in the execution of experiments and data collection. This experience provided her with foundational skills in laboratory research.
Educational Background in Microbiology
Catherine Sprague earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Microbiology from California State University, Northridge. She studied there from 2007 to 2012, completing her degree over a five-year period. Her education has equipped her with a solid understanding of microbiological principles and laboratory techniques.
High School Education
Catherine Sprague completed her high school education at Thousand Oaks High School. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent studies in microbiology and her career in laboratory research.