Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
# a. m$ J: Z8 ~Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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. e( f2 r0 Y7 l8 ]. C- MPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
, F$ O1 j5 a: |' ]  H5 wSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
5 D& t0 z4 V- h) @( j" tHours  -            35
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Duties
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1 h6 I. F1 s0 a6 ]+ C    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
8 V1 [" n$ z2 `; j# s0 m3 I. S    * 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

Qualifications
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    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
    * 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
$ {3 G. M8 m0 n" s( n$ d* C! k3 R    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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5 [( t  u# N0 Q' T+ NApply Online
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, U' `$ s3 t& ~# g; n/ \! {7 ^: INote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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; w$ {& L5 u' u: ^http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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Mary-Jane Turnell
" B5 \6 g3 p# u2 P1 IDept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

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