Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
- \! `- D0 O6 G2 B3 mClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

, j# F. B* Q! W8 u$ i/ dPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
7 _/ @. `9 w+ T7 F% O6 E5 u: l$ }Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
; k/ a; p( g/ UHours  -            35
       

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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. {. j  t4 O; j7 O* eDuties

    * 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
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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4 Q9 C* S$ z( P2 N! u- D    * 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

7 J4 y4 h: J( T2 X9 y) t  W& O% yHow to Apply
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Apply Online
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6 i; L4 f  B: R8 j3 m8 TNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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( X9 f$ \; ^8 Whttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mail     
$ ^; F( L( @) }+ _# {$ @Mary-Jane Turnell
, \8 f" T6 t' y' E- CDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
4 F  j3 m+ F5 d( ?' XUniversity of Alberta
0 ?2 y3 e8 j- e. G1 wEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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# Z: \$ ^" P1 J# X# |mturnell@ualberta.ca
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