Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
8 p5 ?. r7 U* ]/ Q7 j# D8 ?; Y/ WDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
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, r, u/ Y/ M2 W; z1 I/ WClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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2 h  s( J3 e7 I( L% z0 G2 O) @Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.
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Duties
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- R6 U1 v& L6 h3 A6 s! m& ~6 O) v    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
, Q* w# J! n2 h9 R1 X( `( n% T    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
3 Z* ?' M/ v7 T: D  y    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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$ l& }2 h' v( K# y    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
: u  U, C8 i4 S8 ~  @    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
/ _0 n4 w3 J- t* z    * 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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How to Apply
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Apply Online
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9 O9 ~+ [, y9 x$ f0 y9 @: MNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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$ ]. x& F5 H1 D+ W! r0 x0 Ahttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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mturnell@ualberta.ca

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(780) 492-8190