Jessica P. Johnson
About Jessica P. Johnson
Jessica P. Johnson is a Biological and Environmental Research Information Specialist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in research and science communication, with previous roles at various organizations including Mascoma Corporation and The Wildlife Society.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Jessica P. Johnson serves as a Biological and Environmental Research Information Specialist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2020. In her role, she coordinates content for programmatic, informational, and strategic planning documents related to biological and environmental research. Additionally, she develops strategic communications for research initiatives from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Biological and Environmental Research. Johnson also writes and edits web material that describes various research programs at the laboratory.
Previous Experience in Research and Writing
Prior to her current role, Jessica P. Johnson accumulated diverse experience in research and writing. She worked as a Research Associate II at Mascoma Corporation from 2007 to 2010 in Lebanon, NH. She then transitioned to The Wildlife Society, where she served as a Science Writer for The Wildlife Professional magazine from 2012 to 2014 in Bethesda, MD. Johnson also held positions as a Science Writer at the National Academy of Sciences from 2013 to 2015 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area and as an Editorial Intern at The Scientist in 2011 in New York, NY.
Educational Background
Jessica P. Johnson has a strong academic background in the sciences and journalism. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Cornell University, completing her studies from 1992 to 1996. She then pursued a Master of Science in Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2004 to 2006. Following this, she attended Boston University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Science Journalism from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she studied at Delft University of Technology, completing an Advanced Course in Microbial Physiology and Fermentation Technology in 2010.
Work Experience in Process Development
Jessica P. Johnson has experience in process development, having worked as a Process Development Associate II at Lonza Biologics for eight months in 2010 and 2011 in Hopkinton, MA. This role contributed to her understanding of the intersection between biological research and practical applications in the industry. Prior to that, she served as a Research Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2004 to 2007, further enhancing her research capabilities.