Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
1 O2 a" I+ O4 {# h; ^6 ~4 APosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
" l0 O2 y4 T- k+ Y/ l5 t0 ZClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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% ?5 e, v2 ?& M0 g, T* {Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
7 e3 X2 r5 h: @9 oGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
       
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+ ?% |$ x7 J$ F, BThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

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- h. A3 |$ w" J' L* \# v4 r    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
+ k3 d% R4 O5 |+ j% i    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

4 o: p8 `0 c( ^$ ^6 i5 c, mQualifications
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6 Z; k% e4 H' {. i6 R3 w8 N    * 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
2 P  l' w1 d# ]0 R8 V4 f    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply

Apply Online

' @5 v8 ?! s0 O  v" KNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
0 ^1 G; l  v& Q/ j! ?http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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Fax     
(780) 492-8190