Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
3 i& E1 e0 |/ R) l: O. CDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
8 U/ s1 O+ S/ W+ wCompetition No.  -            S10799034
, C% F1 {1 H9 N) b4 EPosting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
3 p* S7 E% H4 `3 Z$ Y. tGrade  -            10
3 s: r( C( t. G7 r  V/ {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

+ _3 [  X4 k8 D    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
+ |( d$ S" ?) ?    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
- e# R1 n9 ~% Y' i9 h) V# I    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
) _. d' [2 b) C    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations
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Qualifications
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8 h" a0 s* x  x( d- w+ ]6 u& p! E    * Technical diploma in Physical Sciences, preferably Geological Sciences or equivalent; BSc in Geology or Chemistry is preferred
+ {/ }; Y% h( U8 @: _& \8 i    * Specialized training on thermal ionization mass spectrometers, geochemical analyses, and instrumentation
: j: v" p' ]5 k" t. x+ I    * 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
$ f& L: e/ Y5 b8 Z% Y1 K    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

4 h) z3 d( D+ ^How to Apply
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; q6 ?3 F9 f+ p9 c% R7 j7 H; [6 _Apply Online

7 k' R1 [& ^: w: t# K& xNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034
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! t& j, w( y; u4 M, v# ]Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
0 {' m3 l4 H% E' w  @1-26 Earth Sciences Building
5 P% |' ?% ]# U" _! P6 r7 dUniversity of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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8 ?6 d' D$ J/ b% Dmturnell@ualberta.ca

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