Melissa Johnson
About Melissa Johnson
Melissa Johnson is a Forensic Chemist III at NMS Labs, where she has worked since 2021. With over a decade of experience in forensic science, she has held various roles in academia and industry, including positions at Virginia Commonwealth University and The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Work at NMS Labs
Currently, Melissa Johnson works at NMS Labs as a Forensic Chemist III, a position she has held since 2021. She has progressed through three levels of forensic chemist roles at the same organization, starting as a Forensic Chemist I from 2016 to 2018 and then advancing to Forensic Chemist II until her current role. Her tenure at NMS Labs has been marked by a focus on forensic science applications in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Johnson holds a Master’s Degree in Forensic Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from Hood College, completing her studies there from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background is complemented by over a decade of experience in forensic science, encompassing both teaching and practical applications.
Background
Melissa Johnson's early career included various roles in academic and research settings. She served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she worked in organic chemistry labs from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she was an Undergraduate Researcher in Forensic Science at The University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2013 and at Hood College in 2012. These positions provided her with foundational experience in forensic science and chemistry.
Teaching Experience
In addition to her forensic chemistry roles, Melissa Johnson has experience in education. She worked as a Science Instructor at Future Stars Camps in 2014, where she taught students at Friends Select School. Her role as a Graduate Teaching Assistant further demonstrates her commitment to education and her ability to convey complex scientific concepts.