Adam Bishop
Somerville,Ma.
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly trained laboratory professional with advanced understanding of materials analysis and product development. History of supporting and enhancing production quality with methodical analysis and manufacturing support. Qualified Trainer and Subject Matter Expert in the Downstream Production of Viral Vector drug products. Currently enrolled at Johns Hopkins University for an MS in Biotechnology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Formulation Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Cambridge, Ma
04.2022 - Current
- Senior team member and Operations leader for Clinical and Commercial Viral Vector Services Pharma Downstream group
- Qualified Trainer (QT) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all major Downstream equipment including, AKTA Chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration, SUMs, SUBs, Verdot, etc., and Aseptic Technique Trainer
- Aseptic Sampling, Aseptic filter and Flow kit Assembly
- Trained in Following cGMP and SOPs, filling out logbooks, and Production Batch Records (PBR)
- Qualified Trainer: Pall Bioreactors
- Trained Downstream Processes: Setup and operation of AKTA Chromatography Skid, Verdot Chromatography Skid, Spectrum KR2I TFF, CM150 Tangential Flow Filtration, Final Filtration
- Trained Upstream Processes: Adherent Cell Expansion Using Cell Stacks, Suspended Cell Expansion using Bioreactors, Passaging, Clarification using filtration
- Trained in using SAP, Documentum, Blue Mountain
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Specialist 2
Abbott Laboratories
Westbrook, ME
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Key role in upstream production of BinaxNow Covid-19 test materials, including capture and control and conjugate fluid production
- Trained in use of pH/ Conductivity Meters, Pipetting, Water Bath, Autoclave, Shaker Base, Incubators, Refrigerators, logbooks, Batch Records
- Trained in following cGMP, following SOPs, and cleanroom etiquette
- Maintained equipment, troubleshooting problems, and completing basic repairs
- Trained other employees in machine operation and SOP guidelines
- Member of the Emergency Response Team
- 1 of 2 in the department.
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
- Identified opportunities to enhance specialization resulting in increased efficiency.
Supervisor of Daily Operations
Nhance Wood Refinishing
Wilmington, NC
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Assigned tasks and established work schedules to staff to cover operational needs
- Oversaw daily operational performance of all 6 members of the refinishing team
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices
- Trained all new hires in companies refinishing processes
- Managed and personally completed over 70 projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science Environmental Science -
University of Massachusetts, Boston
05.2023
Associate of Science Biotechnology -
Mount Wachusett Community College
08.2014
Masters of Science Biotechnology - Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies
Johns Hopkins University (Currently Enrolled)
Skills
- Supervising Experience
- Qualified Trainer (QT) and Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Following cGMPs and SOPs
- Laboratory Testing
- Laboratory Equipment
- Quality Control
- Certified Aseptic Technique
- AKTA Chromatography- QT and SME
- Verdot Chromatography- QT and SME
- Ultra-filtration and Dia-filtration (UFDF)- QT and SME
- Tangential Flow Filtration- QT and SME
- Delta V
- Environmental Monitoring
- Bioreactor Setup and Operation
- Documentation expertise
- Quality control procedures
- Safety and compliance
- Operations support
- Sample Preparation
- Chemical Handling
- Precision Measurement
- Experimental Design
Certification
- 2014 Biotechnology/ Biomanufacturing Certificate
- 2023 First Aid, AED, and CPR Certified
- 2023 Emergency Response Training
Timeline
Senior Formulation Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2022 - Current
Specialist 2
Abbott Laboratories
07.2020 - 11.2021
Supervisor of Daily Operations
Nhance Wood Refinishing
10.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science Environmental Science -
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Associate of Science Biotechnology -
Mount Wachusett Community College
Masters of Science Biotechnology - Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies
Johns Hopkins University (Currently Enrolled)
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