Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
- R! E- ?  J% U; F5 h8 @" sDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
2 Q0 r' a6 {. P0 L& f# uCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
  F6 g% O! h, k/ o! sSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
( d& U' P* a) [( B0 {, q* t$ ~Grade  -            10
, r4 y* N: J9 k$ N' |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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    * 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
5 l+ B' Q& O+ s" \! D3 N- L( L    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
) u3 A* b5 d# ^* U. W9 f6 l    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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! B3 ?4 u% F/ B( C5 o5 G: ^    * 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
    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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2 x; f  `3 w* ?How to Apply

6 t9 m( S5 [7 z* k! i& J  \Apply Online

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

Mail     
/ G5 ?! C  c; _2 YMary-Jane Turnell
7 N3 Y7 [# t/ \2 j$ G0 mDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
9 |7 r* I$ B6 [9 A  U1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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