Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
& f4 O& F8 X" g: |  q3 BCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

6 O, q: I. c& E. H- f: HPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
6 H: z% i- ~7 A/ {; V+ |& z7 eGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
* _* z- z6 @; D7 w4 R$ pThis position ends July 30, 2009.
# d9 L8 Q, i- k, ^5 b: o1 h3 m" F3 ^7 c6 ]Duties

" d6 b: \8 g2 O- L; M2 n; U    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
! ]& P2 Y' Z# Q% ^' F, G! f2 _; A    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
' a* e" h$ }; [+ `    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)
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2 a# F% O. a4 A1 Z! W9 [' d- ?Qualifications

    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
8 F0 Z+ U1 y+ jApplications may be forwarded to:
; w& H' Q5 S! g3 `: e. J/ a; e# ? Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
6 i7 k1 h7 S/ M4 C) z! j1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E3
$ o) t9 h# c+ B+ S( ?6 T$ E' k! s Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
9 Z7 _/ W( _6 h: W+ Q& O& ]* }可惜我没有理科背景。