Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
# {! O  Y4 X2 ^0 H. Y0 K- I5 O! |Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
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/ V. r3 O3 B, ^& NHours  -           35 per wk
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' m7 h+ P  D+ @/ l% AThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
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    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
    * 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
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
4 W8 b# x/ o4 V! s+ K5 \5 t    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
, Y' t) y/ [9 t' b: Z+ G4 a% K' o    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications

    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
2 M) Q* a* E  ^    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
; G) f, k$ H( C- @. j& w    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
Apply Online
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- p& G5 u7 ]" ]Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
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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。
可惜我没有理科背景。