Jason Berninger
About Jason Berninger
Jason Berninger is a Research Toxicologist with extensive experience in environmental science and toxicology. He has worked at the U.S. Geological Survey since 2014 and has held a position as Quality Assurance Manager at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency since 2019.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Jason Berninger has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Research Toxicologist since 2014. His role involves conducting research related to environmental toxicology, focusing on the impact of pollutants on ecosystems and public health. He is based in the Columbia, Missouri area, where he collaborates with other scientists and researchers to advance the understanding of toxic substances in the environment.
Current Role at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
In addition to his position at USGS, Jason Berninger has served as a Quality Assurance Manager at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that environmental data and assessments meet established quality standards. His work contributes to the EPA's mission of protecting human health and the environment.
Education and Expertise
Jason Berninger holds a PhD in Environmental Toxicology from Baylor University, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he earned a Master of Science in Environmental Science-Biology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake between 1999 and 2002. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saint Louis University, obtained from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and professional activities in toxicology and environmental science.
Previous Experience at U.S. EPA
Before his current roles, Jason Berninger worked as a National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Fellow at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from 2011 to 2014. During this three-year period, he engaged in research that contributed to the understanding of toxicological impacts of environmental contaminants.
Academic Background at Baylor University
While pursuing his PhD at Baylor University from 2007 to 2011, Jason Berninger was also a PhD student, focusing on research in environmental toxicology. His academic work during this time laid the groundwork for his future research endeavors and professional roles in the field of toxicology.