Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  N" O1 n* Q3 }5 z( O9 SCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
; B1 A% |5 s7 p4 j+ ZHours  -            35
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+ F3 L, L; @* O9 T+ IThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
* B/ _! U) G7 c3 j9 E4 E$ A1 z+ O2 S+ r    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
- [5 F# Z4 ~% g0 c" t' p0 I* b    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
5 q9 _+ |7 T" s- P1 U  B$ H  K: W    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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    * 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
    * 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
    * WHMIS training
' j% M% F2 p* E" C6 N/ J% @    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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/ i  K1 }& F: B& yHow to Apply
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, q5 l7 ]! r; p# _  EApply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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# L! y$ s4 s! {2 e7 }: Y* ^0 }http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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(780) 492-8190