Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -           S10035672
; C7 m; u! A( S. E5 GPosting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
/ n" D0 a8 R' f7 w9 q& |Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
% m* M* r" a# lGrade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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$ Y5 U. O+ F( W; `$ ]* |  QThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
  C5 }  L6 @. RThis position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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: t+ C0 c) M2 V6 @    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
9 c6 j5 E7 i! I' Y) Q+ ^: y    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
* a: y: h* q2 p/ N3 e    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * 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
    * 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)
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5 h) `' g, T$ X) k: s* ?& f! UQualifications
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    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
2 Y# w9 g5 d1 V4 o7 }    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
# y* Z+ ]% \& g) A- ~) M, D    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
+ e/ j! M# I6 t1 j: N3 W5 `  |    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment
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How to Apply
1 y9 w2 F" b& P9 KApply Online
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Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
; Y6 ^9 m. c4 c- h( l& I% d' gApplications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
' Y* N7 j% r8 E6 K0 w7 d. `$ O! zEdmonton, Alberta
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8 r- N: c( b4 j. l* B9 v2 L7 y6 f Fax  -           (780) 492-8190

轻歌曼舞

在大学工作轻松，一天只有7小时，福利又好。
+ f' Q% h2 f* d: H/ A可惜我没有理科背景。