Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
6 s+ m6 m4 q; P) E) uCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
/ F8 y: Y; c/ I# S+ X2 m# [/ iGrade  -           07
- p* f2 ?, h! @/ q: SHours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
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    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
5 y; v2 O2 X" Z  a$ e0 @, @    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
2 V  `; J/ k+ a1 {; D% R    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
1 V! A: e5 m4 u2 m" k    * 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
9 n5 u% i, h/ T) Q% Z4 ?+ T- T+ x    * 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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8 x$ D2 c$ [  D. z; G) j7 UQualifications

) V9 o% Y$ g5 N6 j" G  ?    * 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
& W2 G% x  Y$ d: X0 I+ v    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
% C- z0 _+ P0 V$ q& i    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

2 l0 z( |8 c* J6 tHow to Apply
4 @* W& M# y. J, ~' rApply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
) q) U$ S7 P5 E+ v4 O2 _# eApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
3 Z% R+ d3 ?( Z7 m+ k1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
8 {$ o3 M) q( f6 R  u0 c, K' gEdmonton, Alberta
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% T4 G" k. X- _3 q; q6 {0 y Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

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在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
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