Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
" ~+ w) F/ R0 BPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
6 R, [% X2 N8 X6 hClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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& }% E6 [. O, r: h# \5 q0 lPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
. B. f9 a# }& z& TGrade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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- v- q; `: ^" W; X% P$ OThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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. Z. j$ k) H1 k! z8 [Duties

8 ~5 k5 W: S6 w% m    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
+ O# M  |; W5 m" }) o    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
/ h# t$ Q' x4 {4 D! G* s" S    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
7 Y) u6 D; G. ~/ {( a    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
! X9 Y. d9 k. s8 j3 S! N    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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# ]$ m% i+ e8 Q: j  mQualifications
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# u% X& o2 x2 F    * 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
. Z2 J) F* S% r7 P3 T    * 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
1 `9 U( \: \: b/ x) l0 h    * WHMIS training
4 `" ?6 `$ ?7 b7 J4 X& q% |" K  C1 X    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

: ~( C. M7 u% I4 G; y, UHow to Apply
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Apply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
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Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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* Z( q. |; W. Y( m3 Qmturnell@ualberta.ca
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