Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
, |/ ?3 {% F0 w$ o4 t% Z( tPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
9 S5 b, b. K3 m( j& tClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

1 q! \8 q/ {1 \, c6 F* Y! V" g( l+ u1 XPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
2 K$ [9 r0 N* w- j) y7 z: {. q/ DSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
       
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
3 i+ F; ^' U5 Y. H3 U# z' W    * 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
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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' t* J+ x# e0 P" D9 f  s    * 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
  r3 }) u8 D* M$ g7 P/ z    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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- i, X( @  ], n+ ^9 EHow to Apply
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* ^' x5 |, i* G% I: PApply Online
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0 E1 {6 Z+ D" ^0 b! VNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
9 W4 g3 c+ M5 i- t1 }Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
# I3 I- Q/ W9 f0 Y( R/ w+ \! J1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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5 @( h  N! o% F* f# c. D* PEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca

Fax     
(780) 492-8190