Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
8 I+ M$ {: S3 ^% Q2 |/ E6 G# XDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
+ P# ~6 x( J" j- hCompetition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
$ ~5 ~+ [, g$ ~+ W4 B; q, i1 hClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009

Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
3 C  ?, e4 O" Z  G) A% ^Hours  -            35
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This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Duties
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& H! X+ _$ G# J7 t  C    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
" N6 V1 H6 q3 N    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
9 z# |) f+ T  p% W2 z  v4 p    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
7 a. e, H, z9 m& K0 ]    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
) U$ k: M% q; v$ ?) R% n$ |, ~    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

" u8 i* X7 x, s/ q9 ^Qualifications
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+ s" E' K- Q8 D- A! x    * 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
% O# L' v( X  s$ W9 U" 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
5 C- J8 E" z# _# n2 _    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset

How to Apply
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2 C# u0 \1 v/ v5 h. N0 O4 bApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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6 _! W* t1 e9 q: aMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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University of Alberta
( p+ _' ?8 R* _Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

Email     
mturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190