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Adam Foxfire

Research Scientist • Upstream Process Development

Houston, TX · Phase I clinical manufacturing · cGMP

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About

Experienced research scientist skilled in cGMP operations, Phase I clinical manufacturing, and single-use bioreactors. Expert in bioprocess development, process characterization, and aseptic simulation. Led cell culture optimization at FUJIFILM Diosynth and drug discovery research at Texas A&M University.

Core Competencies

Regulatory & Quality

  • cGMP operations
  • Phase I clinical manufacturing
  • Regulatory requirements (IND CMC)
  • QA/QC collaboration
  • Aseptic process simulation (APS)
  • Process performance qualification (PPQ)

Upstream Process & Development

  • Process development & characterization (PC)
  • Scale‑up: adherent, suspension, perfusion
  • MSAT
  • Triple transfection

Cell Culture & Virology

  • Mammalian cell culture (HEK293, CHO, Vero, BHK, hMSC, HeLa)
  • Insect cell culture (SF9)
  • AAV · Adenovirus · HSV · HPV · Baculovirus · Exosomes

Bioreactors & Systems

  • Ambr 250 & fixed‑bed bioreactors
  • Single‑use bioreactors to 2,000 L

Leadership

  • Independent team leadership & project management

Experience

Scientist II, Upstream Process Development

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Texas Mar 2022 – May 2024
  • Led development of new cell culture and fermentation processes at lab and manufacturing scales, enabling tech transfers of in-house and client processes.
  • Directed projects and supported colleagues; led tech transfers into PD and GMP Manufacturing, including training and master batch record generation.
  • Developed and optimized bacterial, mammalian cell, and viral vector processes (cell banking; adherent/suspension; batch, fed-batch, perfusion).
  • Generated study protocols, ensured data integrity, performed statistical analysis, and authored reports supporting IND CMC.
  • Cross-trained with downstream PD, virology, and analytical development; presented to clients and leadership.

Scientist I, Upstream Process Development

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Texas Sep 2021 – Mar 2022
  • Contributed to development and scale-up of bacterial and mammalian cultures; supported analytical methods for PD and GMP manufacturing.
  • Planned and executed medium and cell line development studies; performed metabolite/spent medium analyses.
  • Assembled and operated single-use stirred tank bioreactors from bench scale to 200 L; executed harvest protocols.
  • Supported GMP manufacturing through tech transfer, training, and master batch record generation/review.

Lab Manager

Texas A&M University, College Station Aug 2011 – Dec 2020
  • Oversaw daily operations and advanced research in drug discovery and recovery methodologies; ensured safety and resource management.
  • Managed lab personnel; maintained equipment; coordinated experiments and data collection; handled budgets and inventory.
  • Led production, isolation, purification, and characterization of novel antibiotic compounds in a microbial drug discovery lab.
  • Operated HPLC, lyophilization, and mass spectrometry (including MALDI-TOF); practiced NMR, DNA/RNA extraction, and PCR primer design.

Education

  • Doctorate, Microbiology Texas A&M University — 2020
  • B.S., Biology Texas A&M University — 2011 · Minor: Chemistry

Publications

Professional Development

  • Customer Communications Training — Continuum (2023)
  • First Aid and AED — American Red Cross (2024)
  • Bloodborne Pathogens and BSL‑2 — Texas A&M (2024)

Affiliations

  • Alumni Member — Texas A&M Native American & Indigenous Student Organization (2019–Present)
  • Member — Texas A&M Offroad Club (2019–2020)
  • Member — Texas A&M Skydiving Club (2019–2020)

Community

  • Lead Member — FUJIFILM Green Team (2022–2024)
  • Member — Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (2022–Present)

Contact

adamthefoxfire@gmail.com LinkedIn