Janell Thomson
About Janell Thomson
Janell Thomson serves as the User Program Manager for the Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2019. Her previous roles include positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Roane State Community College, and Ovid Technologies, among others.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Janell Thomson serves as the User Program Manager in the Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the management and coordination of user programs within the directorate. Her role involves facilitating access to neutron science resources and enhancing user engagement.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Before her current role, Janell Thomson worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in various capacities. She was a Scientific Research Proposal Coordinator from 2014 to 2019, where she coordinated research proposals. Additionally, she served as a Research Library Assistant from 2013 to 2014, supporting library operations and information services.
Education and Academic Background
Janell Thomson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University. She furthered her education at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where she completed a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) from 2012 to 2014. Her academic background supports her expertise in library and information science.
Early Career and Freelance Work
Janell Thomson began her career in the early 2000s as a Development Analyst at Ovid Technologies, where she worked from 2000 to 2003. She also engaged in freelance work as an editor and proofreader from 2002 to 2007 in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Additionally, she held positions as a Library Assistant at Roane State Community College and as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Tennessee.