The Research Technician will help organize and maintain a research laboratory, and participate in research studies focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms regulating Hippo pathway signaling using genetic, molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemical procedures. Such research will include: mammalian cell culture, transfection and gene transfer in cultured cells, DNA and RNA preparation, microscopy analysis, protein isolation and analysis, and the creation, genotyping, and use of animal models. The incumbent will assist with technical aspects of experiments under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or other researchers in the group. The research technician will further be expected to prepare and maintain research and laboratory materials; makes observations; and assists with data analysis of experiments. This position is grant funded.