Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
+ B( n9 x1 q2 j& X0 ~Competition No.  -            S10799034
/ F3 [: ~8 N& A% N) L: ^5 E( _Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
+ @# \8 o$ r  ]- K5 [& o7 `/ b. UClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
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Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties

; ^8 N" Y; v" l0 b; m4 _# N    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
! u6 c$ I) I6 ~1 q" }6 X! O    * 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
6 s1 W% S. k5 t) u    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
* N% n0 P8 z6 S    * 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
8 h, k* j4 G0 u& k5 C+ J3 Q" }    * WHMIS training
7 P" e- T; l$ {$ q  V    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

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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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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