Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
8 Z& s7 r# h$ i" HCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

6 v3 x, D4 Q# a& x" a. j% |Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
0 s% M. D' `0 S3 `Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
$ G9 t- [, ]& O9 o  p; ^# QThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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1 R  D, v7 z/ w    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
& P! T) T3 E  P7 @- e! b    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
5 y* D% G. F6 _" g) i    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
) x" p5 J' Y8 Y    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * 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

& |& H" v9 x' ]& X( p( A0 [    * 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)
! x, b- s4 i2 O    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
! @. T5 S0 }& ?' \) S    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
5 \3 v4 r4 K! e6 FApply Online
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. x0 T8 f1 R8 O" BNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
/ O7 X9 j# p) r6 J Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
8 W+ Y' R# A6 d2 r3 D' pUniversity of Alberta
2 P, r8 C1 q( @/ d3 K9 r4 nEdmonton, Alberta
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  J) o' N1 E( H$ e 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。
- R. g0 t0 P; H( j% |可惜我没有理科背景。