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Jessica L Reiner (Fed)

Supervisory Research Chemist

Biochemical and Exposure Science Group

jessica.reiner [at] nist.gov

(301) 233-6503

ORCID iD

0000-0002-1419-6062

Staff Employment

Supervisory Research Chemist, NIST 2025-present
Research Chemist, NIST, 2008-2024
Postdoctoral Fellow, US EPA, 2007-2008
Synthetic Organic Chemist, Accustandard, Inc. 2001-2003

Staff Education

B.S., Chemistry and Chemical Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., Environmental Chemistry, University at Albany, State University of New York

Areas of Expertise

Analytical chemistry

Environment

Air / water / soil quality

Environmental health

Reference materials

Jessica L. Reiner is the Group Leader of the Biochemical and Exposure Science Group (BESG) within the Chemical Sciences Division. Based at NIST Charleston, Dr. Reiner leads the measurement infrastructure programs that advances research in aquaculture and multi-omics measurements. With expertise in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, and optical spectroscopy, the group measures trace organic compounds in analytical samples, profiles biomolecules such as proteins, lipids, hormones, and metabolites, and assesses chemical contaminants, clinical biomarkers, and industrial products.

Previously, her primary research focuses on improving analytical measurements of chemicals of emerging concern, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and plasticizers (such as phthalate alternatives). By driving the certification of Standard Reference Materials (SRMs), instrument optimization, and rigorous methods development, her work establishes crucial baselines for complex biological matrices.

Membership and Professional Activities

American Chemical Society
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
National Biomonitoring Network Steering Committee
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health Editorial Board

Awards

Distinguished Mentoring Award, 2026
Allen V. Astin Measurement Science Award, 2025
Material Measurement Laboratory Mentor Accolade, 2022
American Chemical Society 2021 WCC Rising Star Award, 2021
NIST Colleagues Choice Award, 2018
Material Measurement Laboratory Technology Transfer Accolade, 2018
Material Measurement Laboratory Service and Support Accolade, 2017
Angel Investor Award for High-throughput, Surface-based Ionization Technique, 2014
United States Environmental Protection Agency's Scientific and Technological Achievement Award Level III, 2013