Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
) H4 o7 D4 [" A/ bDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
8 v9 i3 {1 k' X% O% s; V# qCompetition No.  -            S10799034
( o- S- b5 N! L; g3 J3 H4 M) MPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
. T8 K6 p# }; f$ f( rClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

% x0 E1 L1 l" r$ ^Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
0 Z) A, I9 d" Z( M" r; JSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
( y' U# U, w7 H# `Hours  -            35
       

+ d- x1 p! b) P, Z8 H' R7 \' K5 }9 jThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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" L0 h4 A1 Z2 k5 t: S* LDuties
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" [, \! b) t# [: U    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
- q; a" Y, l- n( N4 b/ R    * 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

" b5 W0 O+ b2 W% a9 yQualifications
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# w# A+ L/ ^' W    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
9 Y( T9 G- T: B: }) O: n% P    * 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
. h- {. `5 F7 r$ o1 T1 b    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply

Apply Online
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" W* \  g8 H5 g0 Z8 ~9 z! sNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Online     
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  @$ n" q9 J3 W7 V  y1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
3 [9 @. l. L8 E  f3 ^' H! W; UEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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Email     
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