Mass Spectrometer Technician

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Mass Spectrometer Technician
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Competition No.  -            S10799034
Posting Date  -            Aug 04, 2009
; r" T8 d  P/ e. TClosing Date  -            Aug 11, 2009
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Position Type  -            Full Time - Operating Funded
$ l+ z" [* c' u) `; B# RSalary Range  -            $4,314 to $5,505 per month
Grade  -            10
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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" e; n0 I$ G" C- ^    * Provides technical support and husbandry of the Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS) Laboratory
* i6 A- F( w6 a2 e    * Performs isotopic analyses on a broad spectrum of chemical elements, including Pb, Os, Nd, Sr
/ g; Z) O, @" \; o6 {( x6 l    * Completes routine maintenance on the TIMS and auxiliary equipment, such as vacuum pumps
( M( C1 q; V7 W( i+ |) f0 v    * Performs data compilation, analysis and data reduction calculations
; T/ q& \" R! T9 ]" ]' |5 V: O. ?    * Trains users on the mass spectrometer and reduction calculations

4 |* @- C- s; F* A" ~Qualifications

    * 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
    * 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
. ^: U, `$ U2 t7 [- d2 p    * WHMIS training
    * Computer competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and programming experience would be an asset
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How to Apply
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  k" {3 Y9 }2 O& CApply Online

1 E2 z) q# s. b3 @( X; ENote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
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Mary-Jane Turnell
Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1-26 Earth Sciences Building
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mturnell@ualberta.ca
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