Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
/ Z* Z. {, i! E+ yDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
# B. S% R. D7 A  e3 N( w; \Closing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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$ Z  @4 U& X# I1 c/ {) v, iPosition Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
+ h& A: _+ u  M+ V: V* [Salary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
$ j6 U, u% F) f  B# pHours  -            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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6 l: ]5 r, r$ g( @5 ^1 b) `. r    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
3 r4 p' ^# v4 S4 o5 @    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
( }- p/ z4 ~- L+ h    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
% r* w6 c$ {* o; ]  V    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

Qualifications
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: H  D" |* J$ u8 R1 \    * 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
1 j1 O* ~) J2 r* J" j1 T    * 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
2 M. I' K, P6 Y) w8 M& @    * WHMIS training
+ i6 \- M' V2 c9 ~, N# k1 e    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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( Q; [3 [& D5 C2 }! h' uHow to Apply
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8 L& j. `/ `7 e, N% g" n/ G" W2 I" uApply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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; a7 Y# |0 |4 f% ehttp://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=S10799034

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3 R  p3 m( N# U2 w) \9 Y6 KMary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
4 j( K5 q" p+ t6 g6 u$ jUniversity of Alberta
7 p+ K$ t6 o; \; q! FEdmonton, AB T6G 2E3
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' m6 t1 Z: V0 Wmturnell@ualberta.ca
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(780) 492-8190