The Staff Associate at the Darcy B. Kelley Laboratory plays a pivotal role in facilitating the smooth functioning of our laboratory operations, and is integral to supporting our research and ensuring the efficient execution of experiments and projects. This position reports directly to the Principal Investigator Darcy Kelley. The Staff Associate will oversee various aspects of laboratory management, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and compliance with safety protocols. They will assist in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and will facilitate collaborations with researchers within Columbia University and worldwide. Current funding for research in the laboratory includes an NSF EDGE grant (total: $1,000,000.00 over 3yrs) to dev