Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
# a5 N( e8 A6 J* O5 k$ b: \8 NCompetition No.  -            S10799034
: L" u$ e$ R; a' Z# x4 mPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
$ e9 J# U8 A) P! n! RClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

* |, c; r# i) x* ^7 F/ e2 |Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
* ?1 M1 P: V3 V2 f- N, |% `Grade  -            10
6 _3 |0 `4 q% SHours  -            35
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6 A; }/ l# w, H* D; g" |( o: xThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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) d2 b4 b* t& E  }# U+ @/ E# {    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
5 G5 x* t0 h$ x    * 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
3 j6 }9 Q$ U! @' p- y    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

! P0 P5 a& s4 [7 u" s8 P2 i/ m    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
    * 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
    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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; s) c& R# \& A' I( E6 xApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
3 {9 _" A. Y/ i4 \, @$ Uhttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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* N# D' B: p  p1 L. DMary-Jane Turnell
3 |3 @* L3 d7 ^# g1 i; PDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
9 P, T4 d! h7 Z9 J0 ?0 dUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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Email     
" {6 D' Y' s& mmturnell@ualberta.ca
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