Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008
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Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
0 f! Q' G; O' OHours  -           35 per wk

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
" a* B) g' a' n- l" G& ~Duties

    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
. A5 V- O0 U5 }+ d    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
  F: U0 F6 z3 M1 b% F- {5 A/ V    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
' ?7 p6 p3 _6 ~! `  ^    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
1 e- D9 D+ [% `! M# n5 U; j8 S+ P    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
* z" @' e  K' o    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
  w% ?0 b6 U; g, }# H$ G8 G    * 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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    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
/ Z7 E2 s3 I1 b    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
  ^5 ]# d4 a1 m2 D  p) g' X" d% u    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
/ h5 C( {  K( i: z* t$ f    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

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Apply Online

2 v$ Z" v, z# b; r1 P& D0 o2 FNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
1 M/ v$ f- U% uEdmonton, Alberta
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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。