Jessica Frigon

Phone: 630-***-**** Email: ad1ecb@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Research Experience

Training & Professional Organizations

January 2010 – December 2011 Governors State University, University Park, IL Graduated with a B. S. degree in Chemistry.

August 2005 - December 2009 University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL

Majored in Biology and Clinical Laboratory Technician/Technologies.

2016: Assisted in testing and validating the efficiency of a gas analyzer designed to rapidly detect toxic gases using FT-IR for a project sponsored by U.S Department of Homeland Security in conjunction with Argonne National Laboratory. Stephen Tschopp, John Schneider and William Haney.

Summer 2011; Participated in cancer cell research with Professor Henne at Governor’s State University.

Summer 2010; Researched topics in photochemistry with Dr. Fu-Giles at Governor’s State University.

2008-2009; Worked on a side research project on bio-fuels for Professor Diab at the University of St. Francis.

2008; Helped developed an environmentally friendly procedure to synthesize the compound juglone under the supervision of Professor Diab at the University of St. Francis.

2008, Presented Bio-fuel research at the ACCA Student Symposium

2007, Presented a poster on Juglone research at the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA) Student Symposium

2019; Completed Safety Academy for Excellence (SAFE) Southwest. General Employee Radiation Training (GERT). Radiological Worker I & II. Obtained Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) badge.

ANL Diversity and Inclusion member; co-chair 2019-2021. Argonne WIST; WIST-In-Reach. American Chemical Society 2011-2019; 2015-Chair Elect for the Joliet Section.

Work Experience

March 2014- Prese Argonne National Laboratory Lemont, IL

Analytical Chemist

●Organic sample preparation, extractions and analyses via gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and electron-capture detection gas chromatography for semi-volatiles, polychlorinated biphenyls and pesticides.

●Total Organic Carbon analysis

●Gross alpha/beta measurements in water samples.

●Plutonium and Strontium-90 Check sources for certain instrumentation.

●Assist in method development for new analyses and alternative procedures.

●Review acceptance criteria for bioassay samples.

●Assist with internal audits, management assessments and safety walkthroughs.

●Login samples, enter data, monitor chemical waste, keep standard operating procedures updated, administrate custody transfer of offsite samples, and interactions.

●Technical Representative for instrument service contracts

●Project Manager for contract labs.

●Digestion and analysis for metals in wastewater and filters via graphite furnace atomic absorption.

●Digestion and analysis for mercury in wastewater via cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry

●Began training on inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and solid phase extractions.

●Wet chemistry analyses with use of ultra violet-visible spectroscopy and gravimetry.

-chloride, fluoride, sulfate, phosphorus, hexavalent chromium, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, oil and grease, chemical oxygen demand

June 2012- March 2014 Arro Laboratoires Inc. Crest Hill, IL

Laboratory Technician

●Test for the presence of metals in different water matrices using atomic absorption and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES),

●Test for the presence of mercury in different water matrices using cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry

●Wet chemistry procedures

-Biochemical Oxygen Demand Test

-Total suspended solids

-Total volatile solids

-Titrations

-Make certain medias for microbiological procedures

-Calibrate meters

January 2006 – December 2009 University of St. Francis Financial Aid Services Joliet, IL

Financial Aid Office Clerk

●Answered calls and questions, helped students with basic information regarding financial aid

●Filed and organized paperwork, entered data in to the system

●Scheduled appointments for students and advisors

July 2008 and 2009 University of St. Francis Joliet, IL

Lab Assistant (Forensic Science Kids Camp)

Assisted the teacher in performing tasks and experiments while monitoring children grades K-12.

July 2005 - November 2006 Kohl’s Plainfield, IL

Department Associate and Cashier

●Stayed current with the upkeep and the demands of the department, as well as keeping the department clean and organized

●Helped and checked out customers

●Provided excellent customer service to all patrons

●Responsible for providing and maintaining accurate drawer

Volunteer Experience

Mentor for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and Chicago Invention Convention. Sat on a career panel for visiting undergraduate students. Hosted a booth for Science Careers in Search of Women. Participate as a presenter, volunteer or lab assistant in multiple local STEAM/STEM and ACS events for Boy/Girl Scouts of America, elementary- high schools, CPS, libraries, and universities.

Fundraised for the Susan G. Komen, One Million Degrees, Save a Vet, Artists for Harmony, and local food pantries.

Awards Acknowledgements

Argonne Impact Awards for Extraordinary Effort and Diversity & Inclusion Results. Safety Spot Award. Several ANL Shout Outs for Teamwork, Safety, Impact and Integrity.

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