Holling Kniffin
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in in-vitro based drug discovery and cell culture techniques gained at the University of Iowa. Excelled in data analysis and collaborative research, contributing to novel neurodegenerative disease therapies. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills, adept in pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in advancing employer-desired skills through innovative research and pharmacy practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Analyst
State Hygienic Laboratory
Iowa City, IA
12.2024 - Current
- Maintained gas and fluid flow systems and chemical reaction systems.
- Conducted research into the effects of radiation exposure on human health and safety.
- Ordered supplies, inventoried chemicals and materials and summarized and recorded data to meet control and research requirements.
- Maintained records of all testing activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed samples using chromatography, spectroscopy, and other analytical techniques.
- Tested soil samples for contamination due to radioactive material leakage from nuclear power plants.
- Performed quality control tests on lab equipment to ensure accuracy of results.
- Created and conducted experiments to measure radiation levels in various materials.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared data research reports in compliance with operations and record-keeping standards.
- Analyzed data from radiation samples using specialized software programs.
- Prepared reports documenting test results for use by other scientists and researchers.
Graduate Student Research/Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Iowa
Iowa City, USA
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Grade pharmacy student assignments
- Answer questions regarding class content and provide support to students
- Proctor exams/accommodation exams
- Gained a wide range of research skills pertaining to but not limited in Analytical Chemistry methods, High Throughput screens, viability assays, classifying agonist-receptor activity, determination of IC50/EC50 of novel compounds
- Cell culture work on broad range of cell types: immortalized, cardiac, neuronal etc
- Data analysis (Bioanalysis) primarily through Excel, and Prism GraphPad 10
- Worked with many collaborators, PhD/Masters/Post-Doctoral and Faculty researchers across many disciplines relating to drug discovery
- Current work on publication and master’s thesis on a novel potential therapy for neurodegenerative disease states by support of a dual interdepartmental collaboration
- Developed a range of laboratory skillsets and techniques such as Pipetting, HPLC, Rheometry, Protein Purification, Transfection, Plating, Screening, Fluorescent and Luminescent reporting assays, cell culture, tissue culture, proteomics, metabolomics and more
Clinical Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
BroMenn Medical Center
Normal, USA
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods
- Trained all second shift new hires on proper protocols and sterile procedures in line with hospital code
- Used Epic Software daily to preform wide range of tasks including running medical reports, assessing inventory, monitoring patient needs, reviewing messages from providers, prepare formulations etc
- Assisted in routine inventory (Pyxis, Omnicell) audits
- Preformed sterile technique compounding with USP chapters 797 and 800
- Teamed with nurses, doctors and pharmacists in order to quickly and efficiently compound emergent medications
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Bloomington, USA
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts
Office Assistant
Illinois State University, Office of the Comptroller
Normal, USA
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Provided various office duties inclusive of answering and directing phone calls, filling and maintaining documents, assisting general questions at front desk
- Assisted in regulatory data audits ensuring strict organization of tax and demographic documents
- Processed many different categories of documents relating to tax withholding, status as well as payroll disbursement
- Assisted in transition to online tools utilizing various Microsoft Suite programs to organize, sort and record vital personal information for the payroll office
- Answered questions relating to employee’s tax withholding
- Aided in disbursement of paychecks, conformation and setup of direct deposit for Illinois State Employees
Illinois Senate Page
Illinois Senate
Springfield, USA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided assistance to wide range of senators
- General office assistance
- Set up, assisted in operation, as well as closed committees
- Collected, consolidated, and mailed documents across various departments and offices
- Helped to maintain operations during legislative session
Education
MBA -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2025
Master of Science - Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa12-2024
Graduate College Laboratory Training and Seminar - Visiting Graduate Student, Molecular Biology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Brain and Behavior
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2022
Skills
- Performing In-Vitro Based Drug Discovery
- Cell Culture Technique
- Data Analysis
- Molecular Biology Methods
- High/Medium/Low Throughput Screening
- Analytical techniques proficiency
- Analytical instrumentation operation
- Pharmacy Operations
- Proper Labeling Procedures
- Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
- Point of Sale Systems Proficiency
- Inventory Management
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Answering and routing calls
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Insurance Billing
- Insurance Verification
- ERP Software
- Epic Software
- Aseptic technique
- Microsoft Office
- LIMS software
- Research
- Quality assurance
- Inorganic chemistry principles
- Environmental radiochemistry
- Radiochemistry techniques
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), PTCB, Holling Kniffin
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Analyst
State Hygienic Laboratory
12.2024 - Current
Graduate Student Research/Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Iowa
08.2023 - 12.2025
Clinical Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
BroMenn Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
07.2020 - 06.2022
Illinois Senate Page
Illinois Senate
01.2019 - 06.2019
Office Assistant
Illinois State University, Office of the Comptroller
09.2018 - 11.2020
MBA -
University of Iowa
Master of Science - Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics
University of Iowa
Graduate College Laboratory Training and Seminar - Visiting Graduate Student, Molecular Biology
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Brain and Behavior
Illinois State University
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