Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
, d3 P. J% e( o. [8 ACompetition No.  -            S10799034
4 E& ^' ^! b# Y- c9 e  M: m0 F+ WPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
5 }" K0 f* }8 ^  Y/ W" A. mSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
       

5 A/ w5 y7 |2 JThis 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
    * 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
* @  m: m, ^8 p) G    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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. Q( @3 g' O+ m2 rQualifications

    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
" m  j0 F! ~+ ^) n2 u* ?; }' d    * 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
0 d( o. Z: h1 O) w    * 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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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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$ `! w, e# U3 S2 F6 Q  uMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190