NCERC Employee Spotlight - Krystin Polhemus
Posted May 4, 2022
In 2022, NCERC will feature it's exciting team - one member at a time. As part of this series, the NCERC blog will be home to a Q&A featuring answers from various members of NCERC's staff so that you can get to know the individuals who make all of the projects at NCERC happen!
Krystin Polhemus, Visiting Research Fellow
What are your job duties at NCERC?
Visiting Research Fellow
What is something you enjoy about your job at NCERC?
I love working with everyone here, the people really make the job feel like less of a job and more exploratory in nature.
What does teamwork look like at your job at NCERC?
Teamwork is collaborating with many different core staff, management, and student workers to get the job done.
What is an interesting part of your job that external people may not realize that you do?
I think the most interesting part that people may not realize is the true interaction and collaboration of the team, and if one person is missing, our machine does not work.
Without disclosing client information, what has been your favorite project to work on and why?
My favorite project so far has to be one where we worked with GMO yeasts, this really intrigued me because of my background in microbiology.
What do you love most about your career field?
I love that there is always something new to learn.
Did you go to college and if so where?
I went to SIUE
What is your degree in?
Biological Sciences - Integrative Biology
What is something you enjoy when outside of work?
I like hanging out with my cat and finding the best Netflix shows to binge watch!
