Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
# E' e7 M8 L- r& a: wCompetition No.  -            S10799034
+ x, V, R( c/ h6 j. m, nPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
4 o" }, B0 k( {- u7 d# C7 PClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
$ ^4 X( m' X2 J! G1 J" i+ z# XSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties

    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
5 Q9 M5 F' [0 A) g- u5 N) w: G    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
    * 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
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% e# _0 `$ E: [; D# cQualifications
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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
* J# b+ j; Z3 M8 W' i# s3 f    * 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
: h" P6 K) @. Z- D; u3 l% ~    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply
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Apply Online
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& k8 }& z6 x8 I" ~0 ?Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
4 K8 f. g7 X% ?. y# ehttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
/ a( p2 m  `7 A" S* y7 W( e, z6 tDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
9 S' X- ~# N1 X& W' m4 W+ {1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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(780) 492-8190