Geochemistry Technician: Mineral Separation

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
9 [$ A- J: S0 p, G  lCompetition No.  -           S10035672
Posting Date  -           Jun 25, 2008
Closing Date  -           Jul 03, 2008

5 a2 V( m" K: o& A, ?& [Position Type  -           Full Time - Operating Funded
, X& O6 e7 N* J* F5 \7 oSalary Range  -           $3,272 to $4,104 per month
Grade  -           07
, Y& ]) I6 w, K, l3 m% ZHours  -           35 per wk

) h% ]: o' D- ~This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/AllStaff.aspx.
This position ends July 30, 2009.
Duties
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" a& s. q+ K' ^2 A) N. L/ m7 t/ r    * Provides routine technical and administrative support for sample preparations and mineral separation for isotopic analysis
    * Conducts mineral separation, sample imaging, grant mount preparation, sample weighing and iron exchange chromatography
    * Provides training to graduate students, visiting scientists on preparation techniques
% }$ ~8 w( k% _5 i    * Compiles analytical data using standard office software such as Excel, Word and Corel for use by the PI or client
    * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and lab husbandry
    * Orders supplies, maintains lab records, maintain WHMIS records and compliance labeling, maintains lab inventory and safe disposal of chemicals
' j& i5 K, @' k( W1 K$ _    * Provides safety training to students, staff and visitors using the lab
5 S  ]; @- X. R3 s( `3 ~7 w  Z    * Provides administrative support by maintaining records, (usage and expenses) and prepares invoices
5 l4 {/ j, _( ~3 A  c9 U* j    * Assists with laser ablation analyses on the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICPMS)

Qualifications

    * Post Secondary diploma in laboratory technology, Chemistry or Earth Sciences; BSc in Geology or Chemistry preferred
+ {" \/ ]8 P, p4 ~) T; [( g; u    * 1-2 years experience working in a research environment (analytical chemistry lab or geochemical lab)
8 d+ B* s* U5 D$ I9 _+ p* `    * Computer proficiency using MS Office applications and Corel
    * A thorough knowledge of lab safety protocols and WHMIS procedures
, V. o( b. Z+ x: V8 s7 {    * Experience conducting routine maintenance on standard rock sample preparation equipment

How to Apply
Apply Online
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4 f- T  y4 S# {0 cNote: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
) A5 l$ B" g! E6 uApplications may be forwarded to:
  C( y* M1 p# Z3 z+ q, P) a$ Z Mail  -           Mary-Jane Turnell - Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
) }- o  {( E# f3 h4 i2 l  M1-26 Earth Sciences Building
University of Alberta
% o9 ^$ I& V; EEdmonton, Alberta
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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。
* n/ J4 b( D% y2 v可惜我没有理科背景。