Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
+ i. ]4 m: x6 J0 \Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

+ |. m' E0 R  J6 kPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
& z. q, i- h# x# U& q' QGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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1 x* k! u) m7 P8 ?! Y3 H* A( l% \4 E8 P" vThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
; v1 H0 a. }5 |! Q6 v7 c& B0 @- hThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
- ]' c8 b, k( p' i  o8 B( R    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
" k4 g* R# t/ E/ q. J    * 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
! K* G, q/ G4 [    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
9 E2 s! a8 P  ?2 ~    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
: y. d) n5 [( `    * 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)

. W' i. ?3 X, M* LQualifications
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/ H4 R( Y; e! J    * 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
7 m- G# r! K+ q0 {' U    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
Apply Online

8 N+ s, D4 h5 o! yNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
( e0 [! J: }% T  _5 |* w. Z Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
2 N7 ~9 f! A1 o9 c( m, LUniversity of Alberta
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T6G 2E3
( v% ]# F! B5 \  s' a 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。
4 j7 h5 K- ~5 w, o% S可惜我没有理科背景。