Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
) x! [( ?; B- }' d8 ^$ TCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
6 t$ n# _- B. g! f$ T- WClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

8 k) G5 z2 q& H! j) FPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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& a" ?5 p7 x' D% k6 pThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
; g* m' z, c9 [    * 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
' c5 u7 f( q& x, l- h1 P    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

& ~& C6 ~- |& E* X; N# y  B    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
9 O5 S" {, a4 \* Z: x    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
8 x% c- z! i6 U& @    * 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
6 o' r# e$ O  ~; S' _# k" q    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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" i4 i& R8 B5 e1 ^: C" c/ n# C" RHow to Apply
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Apply Online
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# C! F4 S- u- ~, PNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mail     
* u/ n" l- v5 U7 yMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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Fax     
(780) 492-8190