Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
4 L9 M3 P- _) HPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
% z5 J  d1 K; ]" m/ j, vClosing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

$ o) ^" x7 D6 m2 [Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
% b$ G1 O/ E  `9 N# eSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
2 Z3 U) S! g& r1 d( Z/ WDuties

- w* h' p0 N  `9 {4 P3 |+ j8 x1 w8 j8 s    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
6 t) @4 G! T4 ?( H0 U/ h+ c    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
& @0 S. X2 P( O( i2 `: D+ e, G1 F    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
' G% A: }6 t) S! C& @" W    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
8 K: w& C: h3 y- v& b    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
' v7 Y3 q9 P4 y; R    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
7 k( \" q1 B  i& W    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications
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( z, K3 c: H& }2 H  d/ q1 n: P" T    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
  T; |1 H8 A9 s& H* ~    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
" b# B3 t; q1 G$ F$ W5 }    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
5 |6 a/ R3 e" [3 x' x    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
+ k( s( D: i5 E' GApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
4 C1 ^+ L0 m% l3 t0 E/ y( dApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1 a5 h5 C; `- C3 _+ _: W- @: i1-26 Earth Sciences Building
! l) b$ t2 Z0 A  T4 W$ oUniversity of Alberta
; n' w2 b3 \( T3 GEdmonton, Alberta
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; ^& L# k; [+ P8 Q* d# Q Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
  O: j- S2 Z" S' X% v2 ]. q- P可惜我没有理科背景。