Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
! \: K4 d3 O$ v" N: C0 |! j& P: rCompetition No.  -            S10799034
5 x# L1 p( }# J! J, ePosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
# g- H* P0 r6 Q* KClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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) w3 }, A4 `6 MPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
7 ?' U2 L) O% J1 TGrade  -            10
: u/ {5 O  i+ l; x# a% Y# V1 d% k$ gHours  -            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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Duties

1 B! A6 f7 Q3 n4 s2 w. y! _! `    * 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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6 r0 C+ _- `2 I9 EQualifications

5 c% E( T$ _/ N. U" s# `# @    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
8 D% e2 \( F6 i  U* p! |    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
. K* d% p3 I  X& @# J    * 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
+ P+ N9 c1 o  G% r- J0 t    * WHMIS training
    * 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.
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* W: l2 d. ^8 @* ehttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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