Hayley Krutsch
Walmart
Sioux Falls
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
1 Month- Coordinated participant scheduling and communication, enhancing engagement for clinical research studies.
- Managed preparation and shipment of remote specimen collection kits to ensure timely collection and analysis.
- Processed biological specimens in accordance with established research protocols.
Online Pickup & Delivery Associate
1 Year- Fulfilled high-volume online orders while managing customer communications to enhance service satisfaction.
- Coordinated backroom workflow and provided supervisory support during team lead absence to maintain operational continuity.
Front Desk / Reception Associate
3 Years 5 Months- Managed front-desk operations, electronic transactions, and daily reconciliation, ensuring smooth service in fast-paced environment.
- Earned pay raise and lead trainer role for new staff due to consistent reliability and strong performance.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client experience and retention.
Education
B.S - Biochemistry, minor in Psychology
Relevant Coursework: Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Essentials of Glycobiology, Biochemistry, Statistics
Skills
Biological specimen processing
Protein analysis
Lab techniques
Laboratory Protocols
Data analysis
OSHA compliance
Data entry
Teamwork and collaboration
Consent verification
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Willand-Charnley Lab (RAWC Lab) Undergraduate Researcher | December 2024–Present
- Conduct research on sialic acid-mediated immune evasion in colon and lung cancers.
- Investigate sialic acid deacetylation as a mechanism for cancer cells to bypass NK cell-mediated destruction.
- Assist in developing glycan-based enzyme-antibody therapeutics to enhance immune system recognition of cancer
TECHNIQUES & METHODS
- Mammalian cell culture: routine maintenance, cell passaging/splitting, cryopreservation, and cell recovery
- Biochemical and cell-based assays to evaluate glycan function and immune-related activity
- Protein analysis using Western blotting and gel electrophoresis
- Spectroscopy for molecular and biochemical characterization
Timeline
Intern
Avera Research Institute
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Online Pickup & Delivery Associate
Walmart
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Front Desk / Reception Associate
Ignite Infrared Fitness Studio
08.2020 - 01.2024Read More
South Dakota State University
B.S from Biochemistry, minor in Psychology
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