Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
2 E1 j) ]  o& ]( ^9 R( gDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
& j5 F! C$ D# N; nCompetition No.  -            S10799034
* K( V1 u7 X3 ~' [# f' R: QPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
2 N7 h, P! ?: C6 v3 {Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
4 X9 R2 x3 M3 O2 JSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
4 i! E. {: W# a6 eGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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( K9 \8 {4 D+ L/ H- H/ RThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties
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4 X7 P8 u: h3 T3 F    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
; L9 {# F2 z7 Y7 s    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
/ o( Y: E; [' x8 w% G6 k  @3 f$ M    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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+ J0 w: z7 k) S. T    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
1 u  n: F* u0 ]7 ]# k; S8 Y    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
    * Experience in an established research laboratory with demonstrated knowledge of lab safety regulations and procedures including general lab hygiene and specific safety protocols for thermal ionization mass spectrometers
    * WHMIS training
8 K  S: t) X1 {  u. R6 F    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

! z: ]0 u6 X2 V& h8 o1 E4 G9 {! }How to Apply

. ^1 F7 p" F: P  x! VApply Online
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. ^) n, C$ p& J" i0 U& iNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
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Mail     
8 j3 c8 G8 k! B+ ?" XMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
$ U' G: I& W& W! Q; g! L5 lEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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! F; e+ \7 h2 Q0 V# Y. v  gmturnell@ualberta.ca
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/ L0 h* T- w% c# ?(780) 492-8190