Job Duties: This position will assess and develop the methodology needed to test defined hypotheses. It is expected that the position will independently optimize the methodology through tool identification and utilization. In addition, the position must be able to collect and manage data across multiple mediums while also being able to independently interpret the quality of the results to ensure accuracy and reproducibility. With optimization, it is expected that the position will create SOPs to distribute to other lab members or other labs as needed and continuously seek external grant funding for research productivity. Finally, it is expected that the position will operate independently to make decisions for the lab when it comes to meeting the research mission o