CHRISTIAN PFEFFER-KLEEMANN
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Innovative Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Malaria Researcher
ORISE/Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
- Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for projects
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures
- Wrote research papers, reports and summaries regarding vaccinology.
Direct Support Professional
Cardinal of Minnesota
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisting patients with daily activities, including cooking, running errands, transporting them to doctor’s appointments, and providing companionship
- Giving out medications at appropriate times with appropriate dosages and keeping detailed records of all medication given
- Detailing/recording the behaviors and/or symptoms experienced by each patient daily.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Fry Cook
Marty’s Cafe
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Communicated with other team members to provide quality food to customers
- Maintained a safe and clean food preparation environment
- Adapted to new skills as needed to provide quality customer service
- Familiar with Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Olson
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with other counselors to supervise youth
- Provided youth with fun, safe, and educational opportunities in outdoor recreation
- Communicated with camp leadership and parents about the experiences of campers
- Developed animal handling skills useful for both research and training purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Luther College
05.2021
Skills
- Data collection and organization
- Thorough documentation of experiments and results
- Team Collaboration
- MS Office
- Mentoring inexperienced workers in a lab setting
Relevant Coursework Experience
Principles: Molecules/Cells, Principles of Biology: Ecology/Evolution & Biodiversity, Genetics, Human Physiology, Neuroscience, Advanced Chemical Principles, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Synthesis Lab, Instrumental Methods Lab, Biochemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Quantum Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Ultraviolet Visible Spectroscopy (UV-vis), Titration techniques, Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), H1 NMR, Raman Spectroscopy, TEM microscopes, Spec 21 Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Flash Photolysis, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Cyclic Voltammetry, Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry
Lab Techniques Skills
SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, PCR, qPCR techniques, In-vitro transcription, Western blots, protein purification methods, DLS, Cell culture techniques, LAL endotoxin analysis, BCA protein concentration analysis, restriction digests, cell transformation, plasmid design, Experience with analyzing H1 NMR, IR and UV-vis spectra, writing detailed lab reports, all of the lab machines mentioned above
Activities
Habitat for Humanity Restore Volunteer Captain, Luther College Pound Frisbee Team, Luther College Burn Crew, Luther College Socratic seminar, John's Hopkins Suburban hospital Volunteering
Volunteering
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Captain
June 2021- May 2024
- Coordinated new volunteers to complete challenging tasks
- Assisted customers in information gathering and moving items
- Collected and documented donations to the store in collaboration with staff
John's Hopkins Suburban Hospital Emergency Department Volunteer
September 2022- May 2024
- Transported patients to respective rooms in collaboration with healthcare workers
- Coordinated family visits to the patients in the Emergency Department
- Comforted patients with communication and resources available to the hospital
Languages
German
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Malaria Researcher
ORISE/Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
06.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Cardinal of Minnesota
06.2020 - 01.2021
Fry Cook
Marty’s Cafe
09.2017 - 01.2021
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Olson
06.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Luther College
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