Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
) r; @  k: j7 v/ d" v5 JCompetition No.  -           S10035672
0 l% @0 t( f- ^, F8 ^6 ^" L8 HPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

" p- c; P1 @. X1 [' ZPosition Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
+ }9 i/ p3 A9 `# dGrade  -           07
1 G0 _0 j$ w, z: R# O- fHours  -           35 per wk
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/ x, W" W2 @+ f3 J9 KThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
' j) I8 |& \& Q; }Duties

    * 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
: N- x' A* G- D9 `2 _/ K    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
: f- C/ J* v/ H! y1 j: O" r    * 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
1 p! G& j. @- H* c    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications
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' O( U; A% U5 O# C    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
1 y9 |) B3 u3 b6 F, N7 J( P    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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/ C1 J/ X; L! G% w1 j+ YHow to Apply
Apply Online
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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
9 g8 w: C& a& |5 H1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
/ v+ {" l5 d% ]; XEdmonton, Alberta
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+ b3 @- x3 C3 T2 g; u0 u 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。