James Kelley

James Kelley is a skilled professional in the biological sciences field with extensive experience in laboratory operations and education. Currently serving as a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician at Cyanotech Corporation since July 2020, James previously worked at S&G Labs of Hawaii as a Laboratory Technician and held a lecturer position at Hawaii Community College. Prior roles include Research Associate at Cellana Inc. and Teaching Associate at Cal Poly State University, where James led undergraduate laboratories and prepared educational materials. As a Graduate Researcher at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, James conducted significant thesis research on lipid content in wastewater microalgae. James earned a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, with a focus on Environmental Studies, from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.