Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
, f3 y, C1 }6 m2 g& HCompetition No.  -            S10799034
; i9 E9 g/ X3 l; n. tPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
! `; h; O, m. zClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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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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) v5 G8 ?5 `0 U! S  K% W    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
    * 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
2 g- [, M. \# }" ?6 w! [# U( Q    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications
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0 f5 j2 W' L. i& ]# c+ N    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
7 x* U# Z2 J& [) F$ A    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
  c/ }$ v; ?( W; G4 Q5 a0 q7 B    * 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

How to Apply
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Apply Online

Note: 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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6 [$ v- W) p& ^1 pMary-Jane Turnell
% o: @' y- L6 D# ^# w# r% LDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
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Email     
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Fax     
(780) 492-8190