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chris johnson

@chrisjohnson3

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I build natural-products workflows from fungal biology, analytical research, and practical product development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build natural-products work that connects fungal biology, analytical evidence, practical product pathways, and human and ecological benefit.

I've led Hericium natural-products research, combining fungal culturing, extraction, purification, LC-MS interpretation, DNA barcoding, and comparative phylogeny to investigate bioactive cyathane diterpenoid production.

Through Fungi Perfecti and Kyros, I've managed mushroom production, developed cultivation and product pathways, and translated field biology into truffle procurement, preservation, culinary materials, and customer-facing education. I bring together biological curiosity, practical experimentation, and ecopsychology-informed human-centered systems thinking.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Team Leader

Hericium Analysis Research Team

Founded and led a research team investigating bioactive cyathane diterpenoid production in Hericium abietis, integrating fungal culturing, extraction, LC-MS interpretation, DNA barcoding, and comparative phylogeny.

Extract LC MS DNA Barcoding Research Leadership Project Management

Truffle Product Developer

Kyros

Worked across truffle procurement, truffle-dog training, chef and market relationships, freeze-dried mushroom development, Puerh Medicine operations, and truffle aroma capture concepts.

Truffle Procurement Product Development Aroma Capture Supply Chain Customer Education

Mushroom Production Manager

Fungi Perfecti

Managed professional mushroom grow rooms, including production, research support, medicinal mushroom processing, and cultivation of over 20 gourmet and medicinal species.

Mushroom Cultivation Plant Room Management Production Management Medicinal Mushrooms

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Evergreen State College

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Activities and societies: Founded and led the Hericium Analysis Research Team, investigating bioactive cyathane diterpenoid production in Hericium abietis.

Pursued interdisciplinary studies in fungal biology, natural products chemistry, and ecopsychology, integrating laboratory research with ecological and psychological frameworks.