Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
  N7 o+ J5 T, b  |# KClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

0 `' f1 y: ]4 t" h& E/ @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
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * 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
" F! S" p, Z% `* }4 J) y" o    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
$ A8 k- o' m% ]3 ?. y# O    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
- v/ |0 {+ S0 c, p" m/ Z) s    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

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)
; ?# T+ e6 M; y) F3 U    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
+ [4 A8 C& f- U7 A  i+ s    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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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。
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