Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  I$ N) z" r+ O; E$ [5 F3 G' sCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

+ s% v8 @: R9 K& \$ ~$ T4 ?Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
Hours  -           35 per wk
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
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    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
( y8 t0 \% A+ D4 d; S9 ]* c    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
2 C. ~$ a, B- \+ m    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
+ _% g" F- |0 O+ F3 Z    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
: [& ~7 N; b9 E( E    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
+ c4 D! j7 l7 s! E, @    * 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)

Qualifications
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/ w- N5 b6 `6 Q, C  R6 a. y/ O    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
/ ^3 r- Y+ \1 Q; j    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
+ Z# A* k7 w+ q/ J$ Y( ^    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
% f) _6 _1 \* F( ?    * 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
Apply Online
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4 b# j3 i$ R% `4 ]* R2 G! ?Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
Applications may be forwarded to:
Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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  H% j3 W( V" M9 gUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
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2 o# v) ^/ z  n 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。
可惜我没有理科背景。