Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
5 n1 Z" U8 z* s8 ]Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
! P+ z+ P  z) O4 X" b& JCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
6 }/ D% m; y  cClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
5 Z7 n- ]  M6 n$ I' [- zSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
7 x" B) J) t5 e2 p( {/ z2 M8 k2 SGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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  P. Z2 s7 A2 q. c- uThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
8 U% h( r6 d( y" @! H2 g3 O    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
2 B9 O, ^- D9 C5 O% }" @    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

0 d; B( V* I# ?' }  x6 KQualifications
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. p& b7 o0 S2 x1 j& R) ^    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
+ r) w" d& U: C! }0 b3 a    * 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
; _0 d% @% A8 |8 w! t    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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4 l5 M! [, {! F* x$ c0 _8 cApply Online

, I+ E4 `' @8 Q' VNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
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  p! l. i& o; E$ VMary-Jane Turnell
" s$ m' Y' [: O/ z+ K5 P0 I7 KDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190