Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
6 }" b) C1 v* M# G/ ]Competition No.  -            S10799034
+ W) q. `+ V  _5 Y& \# c. aPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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5 @; ~/ Y( E, M- SThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
2 G# T" J% v5 q' M; D- X- B8 u9 J) X    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
: K" v7 E4 f% i1 ^/ }    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
7 w  v; R7 ~+ `9 z- Q( J$ _( w    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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( s/ m+ t' \7 E; v1 U: i7 U4 G, PQualifications
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0 w, Z  S  R  ~8 M    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
7 @2 \8 c# v2 [+ Z    * 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
( n9 z( i  b7 Q% A; K    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply

Apply Online
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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' e. a' h- W4 Z. r) x6 o! U1 A$ XMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca

Fax     
(780) 492-8190