Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
9 ]% m5 e' k; g. K6 @Competition No.  -            S10799034
& q- K4 W% M( T- X  S# BPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
' x9 |8 |7 i: R$ y9 c  l( a+ WClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
. U" b" f! X  I3 \8 _: mSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
1 W: e) w% D' L1 D+ b6 \* M& mGrade  -            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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" ?1 \( |, Z$ w* N, TDuties
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
4 ~% r# ~8 G" A6 _: `7 U. J2 P    * 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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Qualifications

/ _6 _1 W  p3 X* r" ?1 h) G; A    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
4 }, G8 P" [6 A4 [    * 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
& Y$ R. K( T( d  c' n, g; i9 i" W    * WHMIS training
$ q: p; B, _2 ]! t' y5 X$ t: V% |    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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; k1 m9 r# U4 wHow to Apply
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* K9 b! B) f/ T1 DApply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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8 G' S* U5 ?$ XMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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  [, r' C; \+ D5 m3 tUniversity of Alberta
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(780) 492-8190