Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
% Y/ W4 Z8 u8 T8 f- A# ]  ZPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
% g9 M7 N* d0 X1 |' j% ^Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

/ W4 b4 B, i& Y! g, m2 t/ VPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
2 b4 P) A6 ]) j0 SSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
- J% C$ x* d: _# @3 S8 zGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties

    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * 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
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
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Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
" c. r- o* f" p, G, |  X2 }    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
/ X2 {. P/ a  M0 A    * 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
6 d; \  A1 d8 I, H' E    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply
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Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
3 r+ s0 l9 z/ h7 C9 R4 J0 c1 @Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
) O3 ?  Y6 W0 M' G0 lDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
: g' b  q. s  D4 GEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
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Fax     
2 T2 B; N. K. w(780) 492-8190