Christopher Fuller
About Christopher Fuller
Christopher Fuller is an Associate Scientist at Nektar Therapeutics, where he oversees batch records and collaborates with teams to enhance process execution. He has a diverse background in fermentation engineering and user experience design, having worked at several biotechnology companies and earned a certificate in UX/UI design.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Christopher Fuller has been employed at Nektar Therapeutics as an Associate Scientist since 2019. In this role, he oversees batch records at manufacturing sites, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in process execution. He actively collaborates with internal teams to plan experiments and improve process robustness by identifying abnormalities and stress points. His responsibilities also include troubleshooting errors and making impactful suggestions at the manufacturing scale, leveraging his experience as a person in plant (PIP).
Previous Experience at Zymergen, Inc.
Before joining Nektar Therapeutics, Christopher Fuller worked at Zymergen, Inc. as a Fermentation Engineer from 2017 to 2019. His role involved applying his expertise in fermentation processes, contributing to the development and optimization of biotechnological applications. This position was based in Emeryville, California, where he gained valuable experience in the biotechnology sector.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Fuller studied at UC Berkeley Extension, where he completed a Certificate in User Experience/User Interface design in 2020. He has also studied at Diablo Valley College, focusing on Biology for transfer from 2004 to 2007, and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Integrative Biology from UC Berkeley from 2007 to 2009. His educational background includes over 100 classroom hours of coursework in UX/UI design, equipping him with competencies in wireframing, user testing, and A/B testing.
Background in Laboratory Roles
Christopher Fuller has a diverse background in laboratory roles, having worked at HTD Biosystems as a Laboratory Assistant in 2010 for six months. He also served as a Bio Process Development Associate III at Amyris from 2010 to 2017, accumulating seven years of experience in the field. Additionally, he worked as a Laboratory Assistant at Dynavax Technologies from 2008 to 2009 for seven months, further enhancing his skills in laboratory settings.
Technical Skills and Tools
Christopher Fuller possesses a range of technical skills relevant to both UX/UI design and fermentation processes. He utilizes tools such as Figma, Miro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe XD, and GitHub for design and development tasks. He also employs JMP for data analysis and visualization, aiding internal stakeholders in understanding complex fermentation trends. His ability to apply diverse tools enhances his contributions to process improvement and experimental planning.