Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
0 o& G1 I" ~3 A4 p. IDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
& M; a0 x( ^+ a6 FCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
$ Q% k0 Y  b: PClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

, W( t. x- X" ^3 i. m6 K& r. d4 ^Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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7 x- g/ h6 a. o8 m: AThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties
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& s' b. `" J; u    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
' d5 ?3 }9 d, G- H    * 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

  C# }$ _2 _+ GQualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
# k; s- H. f- E0 H/ b2 `    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
* s7 \$ }7 _& @% }! w/ d    * 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
. w+ V( q+ f4 y3 u+ ]% Q: c2 B    * WHMIS training
! \4 j  ?0 g; d8 z# i) @    * 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.
  T6 l4 L7 Y" I$ Y; H) M, D0 UOnline     
' r7 l0 A) Q0 ]& m$ z; \/ S% A9 ~8 ihttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

Mail     
Mary-Jane Turnell
+ F, ~# @0 i, `. _' yDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
. i) i! f' Y1 x1 q# {1-26 Earth Sciences Building
3 S% V$ _3 K/ C* h3 LUniversity of Alberta
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! X; P3 ~. W2 e3 R7 s) w1 Xmturnell@ualberta.ca

Fax     
(780) 492-8190