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Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. Welcome to The Ohio State University’s career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following: Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. Job Title: Research Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: CCC | Administrative Office Summary: The Research Associate supports the scientific, operational, and technical activities of the Preclinical Imaging Shared Resource. Preferred candidates will bring strong small animal handling experience as the core competency for success in this role. Preclinical imaging instrumentation, platform-specific acquisition techniques, and analysis workflows can be taught; technical animal skill, procedural judgment, consistency, and respect for animal welfare are the most important starting capabilities. Instrument-specific imaging modalities, software workflows, and platform-specific techniques can be taught through structured training; therefore, the ideal candidate brings strong small animal technical capability and the ability to learn preclinical imaging instrumentation over time. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate’s Degree, or 1 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor’s Degree. - Strong, demonstrated experience with small animals, especially mice and rats, including handling, restraint, manipulation, anesthesia support, i.v./i.p./s.c. injections, physiological monitoring, recovery, and humane euthanasia. • Highly confident and comfortable performing hands‑on animal procedures with attention to animal welfare, procedural consistency, and investigator needs. • Ability and willingness to learn instrument‑specific imaging modalities, image acquisition workflows, irradiation workflows, and applicable software through training and supervised competency development. • Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with scientists, management, animal care teams, and trainees in a fast‑paced research environment. • Strong recordkeeping skills and ability to maintain accurate digital data, procedural logs, study notes, and documentation. Career Roadmap: FUNCTION: Research SUB-FUNCTION: Research CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Specialized CAREER LEVEL: S1 Additional Information: Location: Pelotonia Research Center (1040) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift _ Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. _ Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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