Jessica M. Chenault
Jessica Chenault is a Chemist and Laboratory Manager with the USGS Geology, Energy & Minerals (GEM) Science Center in Reston, VA.
Jessica is a Chemist and the Laboratory Manager at the Brine Research Instrumentation and Experimental (BRInE) Laboratory, which is part of the USGS Oil and Gas Waters Project. Since joining the USGS in 2016, she has contributed to research projects focused on analyzing produced water samples. Her experience encompasses inorganic geochemical analysis, method development, the development of laboratory standard operating procedures, and the management of laboratory operations, all while ensuring compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
In addition, Jessica actively participates in various working groups as a representative of the Geology, Energy, & Minerals Science Center, and in supporting roles, managing laboratory staff and operations, as well as QMS standards. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Central State University in 2014 before pursuing a Master’s degree in Chemistry at Wright State University. There, her research focused on surface water quality in the Glen Helen Nature Preserve and its potential impacts on the Little Miami River.
