Michelle Hallenbeck
Louisville,KY
Summary
Developed precision and analytical skills in laboratory environment, consistently ensuring accurate data collection and adherence to protocols. Excels in maintaining well-organized workspace and collaborating with team members to achieve project goals. Seeking to transition into new field, bringing problem-solving abilities and methodical approach to new challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Delaware
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported students by providing guidance on assignments and study techniques.
- Assisted faculty in delivering course materials and facilitating discussions.
Laboratory Assistant
Delaware Biotechnology Institute
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Organized inventory of lab supplies, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
Research Intern
Fox Chase Cancer Center, FCCC
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Designed and executed an independent research project.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Education
PhD program - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY06.2026
Master of Science - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2022
Honors Bachelor of Science with Distinction - Biological Sciences, Cell & Molecular Biology and Genetics concentration, Chemistry minor
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Coding languages (command line, R)
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Organization
- Writing
- Literature search
Affiliations
- American Medical Writers Association, October 2023-present
- American Society for Microbiology, April 2021-present
- American Association for the Advancement of Science, February 2022-February 2023
- American Geophysical Union, August 2018-December 2018
Certification
- AMWA Essential Skills Certificate -2023-12-20
Timeline
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Delaware
09.2018 - 05.2019
Laboratory Assistant
Delaware Biotechnology Institute
05.2016 - 06.2017
Research Intern
Fox Chase Cancer Center, FCCC
06.2015 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Louisville
Honors Bachelor of Science with Distinction - Biological Sciences, Cell & Molecular Biology and Genetics concentration, Chemistry minor
University of Delaware
PhD program - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Louisville
Leadership Experience
Microbiology and Immunology Student Organization (MISO), University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
- Alternate Graduate Student Council Representative, July 2024- 2025
- Social Media Coordinator, Microbiology and Immunology Student Organization (MISO), July 2022- July 2024
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
- President and chapter founder, October 2016- September 2018
Delaware Scube Diving Club, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
- Secretary, September 2017- May 2018
Publications
- Hallenbeck, Michelle, Chua, Michelle, and Collins, James. The role of the universal sugar transport system components PtsI (EI) and PtsH (HPr) in Enterococcus faecium. FEMS Microbes (2024); 5: xtae018; doi: 10.1093/femsmc/xtae018.
- Akob, Denise and Hallenbeck, Michelle, et al. Mixotrophic Iron-Oxidizing Thiomonas Isolates from an Acid Mine Drainage-Affected Creek. Applied and Environmental Microbiology (2020), AEM.01424-20; DOI: 10.1128/AEM.01424-20.